In general, a properly filed warrant will suspend your parole until you're arrested. Your best bet is to and stop talking about the specific facts...

Start by consulting a criminal appellate lawyer. Georgia has a statutory procedure for trying to restore lost transcripts. It may involve tracking...

It's a little late for discovery in a case. Discovery happens before trial. If you want the material that the State gave your lawyer before trial,...

There are several excellent Georgia criminal appellate lawyers on Avvo. Check around and find one who is knowledgeable, experienced, and who makes...

Is it lawful for someone to be convicted of possession of a drug if the video of the traffic stop was deleted?

The direct answer to your question is yes. You can still be convicted on the officer’s testimony, even without the video. Whether the deletion of...

What can I do to avoid jail time?

Your best bet is to get a lawyer involved sooner than later. If you can’t afford a lawyer, you should ask about having one appointed. The Public...

My colleague above is correct. The general rule is that there is no duty to report a crime. There are two exceptions, though: First, statutorily...

Under Georgia Code § 15-6-21, when a superior court must rule on a motion for a new trial depends on the population of the county. In a county of...

My 15 year old son was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped for not turning the blinker on and they found weed in the drive

Yes, even the most well-intentioned officer is not on your son’s side of the case. A lawyer will be.

Vehicular homicide carries a term of 3–15 years for a first-time offender. If your fiancé is serious about challenging his conviction, he should...