If a parent is provoke and react by slapping a child.What is the charges

Actually, the provocation you describe (or even the use of profane language toward you) is an absolute defense to a Simple Battery in Ga. Note that...

What happens if on probation for marijuana less than an ounce and get arrest again but in another county?

What do you mean when you say, "it is about to be dismissed." Are you saying that you are almost finished with your probation sentence in Douglas?...

Dps 1205

My colleague is correct. The 1205 form is the State's notice of administrative license suspension for DUIs. Most officers forget to turn them in,...

How long would I be in Jail if I was caught driving on a suspended driving license? In forsth Ga?

Many prosecutors believe they must request 10 days to serve on a first time suspended license charge. The truth is that the judge can suspend,...

My brother was arrested on "failure to appear" warrant for misdemeanor traffic tickets. The tickets are cash bond only.

The biggest ommission from your question is the nature of these traffic tickets. Is it a DUI case? If so, you can expect 12 months of probation...

The truth is alimony is rarely awarded in divorce cases anymore unless there are just the right combination of facts. You and your children are in...

If the court date you missed was just an arraignment, you should be fine. Bring some kind of documentation from the hospital just in case they ask...

Can HE be charged?

Not so fast! How old are the two people? What was the lie? If the guy is 14 and the girl is 15 in your example, the crime is still child...

Can a lawyer file for dismissal of charges if case has not been indicted?

Five months may be too soon to hope to prevail on a motion to dismiss the charges. However, you could file a motion to modify bond conditions so...

Whats the average time it takes for a judge to sign?

The Ga code does have a requirement that judges rule on matters with a certain period of time; however, those limits are based upon the number of...