Online communications are tricky legally because many different jurisdiction's laws are involved. The 16 year old may be "of consent" in your home...

Judges have the power to drug test defendant's who are appearing before them to enter pleas. So, if you go to court and the judge believes you may...

Any sentence (like a sentence of probation) can be changed at any time in Georgia. The Judge always has the power to amend it. You need to hire a...

You need to hire an attorney and have them file a motion to modify your RSAT sentence. It will be difficult, but the worst thing you can do is stay...

Your friend's death has no effect on your bond. You still need to appear in court when you get notice of your court hearing.

Sometimes probation conditions will say something like "avoid persons of disreputable character." This could be interpreted to mean you shouldn't...

This is complicated. There are two areas of law (federal and Georgia) where you can be barred from purchasing a firearm. Under Georgia law, any...

In Georgia nearly all sentences are "split sentences" (in your example: a total sentence = 40; and a time to serve = 18). This means that the total...

Your case may have a statute of limitations defense. In Georgia, for most felonies, the State has 4 years from the date the offense took place to...

Your situation is extremely common. The cops "promise" to help you out if you help them out. The problem is -- the police don't have the authority...