If you had paid the fine then you would have been pleading guilty..... Sounds like your lawyer saved you points, increases in your insurance...

Is it possible to get first time offender status applied to a misdemeanor marijuana charge 17 years after the fact?

No...

Someone I know has been arrested on 20 charges of "Charge: U/S TXT /FIDUCIARY" . What does this mean ?

It means the person is under sentence for Theft by Taking....

How can you tell for sure if a possession drug charge is a felony or misdemeanor?

Felony

Send a cover letter with your reporting form and detail on the letter why you are sending, documents, money order or so.... Also send it certified...

Does a probation officer have the right to come to my job when I am not on intense probation?

Yes and sometimes they've been known to show up at your home

Shoplifting penalties for a first time offender?

Regardless of whether you were taken into custody you are facing a misdemeanor crime or moral turpitude which can have far reaching consequences if...

How much would a bond be for conspiracy to commit burglary in georgia?

No way to know that at this time as there are many variables to be considered by a judge when making a decision to grant a bond or decline to grant...

What is the statue of limitation of a misdeameanor drug charge

Statute of limitations on a misdemeanor is two years however there is not a time limit to enforce a valid probation violation warrant.

Ive never been in trouble and im being charged w/ 2cts of felony and 2cts of misdemeanor theft by taking. can i avoid jail time?

There are many variables which will impact the outcome in this matter. I encourage you to consult with an attorney as soon as possible to guide...