After seven years will the charges of shoplifting in Ga be removed off of my background check

No, under current Georgia Law it will stay on your record forever. However, if you were under 21 when you entered your plea, you may be eligible...

Can I ask to have my case reopened after dead docket to fight and have it dropped after I completed pretrial ?

A Dead Docket is recognized as a final dismissal by most courts in Georgia. However, the federal government for some reason does not recognize a...

What is felony murder?

It's when you "cause" the death of someone during the commission of a felony. The difference between murder and Felony murder is that the State...

Is it illegal if im 19 and my girlfriend is 16 and we have sex?

Your age is not the issue when it comes to the legality of the situation, it is her age. While the age of consent in Georgia is 16, there are other...

Can my misdemeanor for shoplifting get dropped off of my record?

Yes, a lawyer will be able to help get the case dismissed and the arrest restricted from your recrod. Don't make a second mistake by trying to...

I have a dismissed from the ten day hearing how do I get my license back

Take a copy of the dismissal order (which you can obtain online) to the department of driver services and they will issue you another license.

Courts don't add additional charges, prosecutors do. Often times a person is arrested for one offense and the prosecutor will add several other...

No, the situation you described is not considered a formal arrest and since you were not taken to jail and fingerprinted, the incident would not be...

I was arrested and charged with a crime based on he said she said. I was then denied bond being that I was already out on bond.

It is very difficult to file an appeal after you enter a guilty plea, regardless of the circumstances of why you entered your guilty plea. In any...

How long can my son be detained and what's the next step?

I am sorry to hear about the situation. You need to hire your son a lawyer in the jurisdiction where the charges are pending (Savannah or New York).