I was wondering if the jail is supposed to provide an attorney to everyone who is put there. My fiancée violated his probation

He can ask for a public defender when he goes to court, or you can hire a private attorney now to start working to get him released or fight his...

What happens when your arrested and your not read your rights

Television has taught us many things, and mislead us about other things. Miranda rights, while always read at the time of arrest on television, are...

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Can I go under the first offenders act.

Yes, if you have no prior felony record and the charge is felony possession of marijuana, then you should be eligible for first offender. As far as...

Your first court date is called a plea and arraignment. You are officially given your charges, made an offer to plea guilty, nolo contendre, or not...

Young lady, college student, celebrating 22 birthday at her apartment. Uninvited guests 20 stop in with friend 24.

Have her hire an attorney experienced in this jurisdiction, contributing to the delinquency of a minor is a misdemeanor charge that if convicted...

I was accused of dui in 2011, i am still having to go to court to plea guilty or not, what is the statue of limitations for this

It depends, on the facts of the case, it depends on the jurisdiction and their willingness to reduce charges. Get a criminal defense attorney that...

Inside court disciplines and formalities

Dress appropriately, doesn't mean a suit or tie, but respect the court and the judge. Speak respectfully to the prosecutor, the judge and any other...

Do not push unless this case is really holding you back financially, workwise or for some other important reason, there could be a very good reason...

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In Georgia, is a first offense DUI considered a criminal offense?

If you are cited or arrested and have to go to a criminal court, it's a criminal matter.

I was charged w/ DUI w/ BAC of exactly .080 and open container 5ya. Can I get this off my record?

Unfortunately, if you were convicted of any crime, whether it was the original DUI or the reduced Reckless Driving, then it cannot be expunged,...