Can I petition the judge to get back the fees (12% of Bond and cash collateral) received for signing a bond for a friend? How?

If I'm reading your question correctly it appears that you put up the money for the bonding company? If that is the case, you can't get that money...

My Friend needs help with a situation.

Your friend has to pursue her "something," which made her a victim, in the state where it happened. Unfortunately, You can't be a victim in one...

How do i go about explunging a felony record that has been dead dockett- deferred. the courts says its closed

In order to expunge, or restrict, your record you would need to go to the prosecutors office in the court where your case was docketed. Only the...

Got an MIP in Atlanta while on probation in Alabama. Should I plea guilty or not?

I agree with Counselor Yeargan, pleaing to your MIP in Atlanta is not a good idea. Like Mr. Yeargan, I am also a former prosecutor from Atlanta....

First Offender possible probation violation? I was never given any indication there was a problem. Can I do anything about this

In order for your sentence to be modified it would have to go back in front of the judge by the probation officer. The officer would inform the...

At my first court appearance, the D.A said my case was "Further Notice to Accused." Does this classify as a pending case?

Until the DA issues a Nolle Prossequi on the case it is still pending. Nolle Prossequi, or Nolle Pross means that the DA has entered a resolution...

Is there no self defense at school?

The rules of school discipline and the rules of law do not always go hand in hand. Where you attend school probably, as most schools do, have their...

DUI/DWI is a very complicated charge. There are actually more sections to the Georgia law than just drinking and driving under the influence. Two...

Will I get fined or probation for loitering for the first time

The answer depends on where you were arrested and where you will have your court date. Some courts have a special room that prosecutes code...

A group of boys were convicted of a crime in 2 counties and had a plea deal for 15 years.

It appears that you are asking if they will get credit for the time that they have already served? Are the boys to serve a sentence in both...