Do I need to get a lawyer?

Anytime you find yourself asking, "Do I need to get a lawyer?," you need to get a lawyer.

The offense of "peeping Tom" is a felony that is punishable by up to five years in confinement and/or a fine of up to $10,000.00. More importantly,...

It's absolutely necessary that you check in with the probation office. Otherwise you risk a probation violation, which could result in your first...

Judge gave my boyfriend 15 do 5 and this his first time getting charge with a felony..do you think he gone do the whole 5?

It's up to the Georgia Department of Corrections (DOC) to decide when they pick up your boyfriend and how much of the 5 years he actually serves....

First offender statuses

I believe what you're referring to is the First Offender Act (OCGA 42-8-60) and the Conditional Discharge Statute (OCGA 16-13-2). Make sure that...

Financial card fraud.

You burned your First Offender on a misdemeanor and then, one month later, you get picked up for a felony? That's a problem that could very well...

Check out the Georgia Department of Corrections' website. Click the "Find an Offender" link, type in your friend's name, select his/her profile,...

Check out the Georgia Department of Corrections' website. What you're looking for is a "crime severity level" sheet. It's a guideline that...

No. If the pending charges pre-date your current sentence, they can't form the basis of a probation violation. However, if you're concerned about...

Can past convictions of an unrelated crime be used aginst me?

Yes, which is why you need an attorney to help you with your current offense.