When you ask about consequences I assume you mean if you are convicted? If so, there can be many including a fine, probation, jail time and a...

OCGA 16-13-2(b) - missed court date due to confusion as original court date was set and later corrected - how to get a new date?

A missed court date normally means there is a warrant for your arrest. What exactly did the notice you receive say?

Should I wait before hiring an attorney

Hiring a lawyer at the earliest possible time is the best thing to do, so my advice is not to wait. I am not sure why one of the lawyers you spoke...

What other options are there for a first offender shoplifting charge? besides jail time

1. You will not go to jail for a first offense shoplifting. 2. If you hire a lawyer, there is a chance the case can get dismissed and you will...

How is that escape?

With the limited facts you provided, it sounds more like obstruction rather than escape.

If the owner of the vehicle has a warrant out for their arrest, are the passengers required to give ID to law enforcement?

That's a really good question. The appellate courts have said it is not a violation of your fourth amendment rights for the police to ask you (as a...

Has my case been indicted yet?

The State has 2 years to indict/accuse you for a misdemeanor and 4 years (or more) for a felony. If your case is in Fulton County, you can check...

I received a speeding ticket & possess. of less than 1 oz. weed & received LOITERING charge when I never stopped anywhere. WHY?

Cops are stupid. You should not have been charged. You have a good case to fight and win, except for maybe the speeding charge if you were speeding.

Is seeking parole or fighting for wrongful prosecution best?

Your friend gave up his right to challenge his plea and prosecution many years ago. Unless he can prove actual innocence, which is very difficult...

What should I do? I was sentenced to first time offenders probation and I have been on i

Since you haven't paid restitution, which is a violation of your probation, you can expect to have your probation violated, your first offender...