Contempt is one possibility. Another is to reduce the debt to a judgment against him. The judgment would then need to be filed on the lien...

What will my punishment be for a first offense for possession of mirijuana less than an ounce & a speeding ticket?

It varies somewhat by the individual court in Georgia. In my area of the state, it is not unusual to see 12 months probation and a fine that ends...

No one should face a felony charge without an attorney, and a person should facing such a charge benefits from having an attorney as early as...

Can I be charged as an adult for a crime I committed as a juvenile?

There are ten criteria set out in OCGA 15-11-562 to guide the court's decision on whether to transfer a case to Superior Court. Seriousness of the...

Can I appeal a drivers license suspension in the state of GA if I can get a speeding ticket 75/45 in FL conviction set aside.

The Georgia suspension is entirely dependent upon the Florida conviction. If the Florida conviction is set aside and that information is properly...

What will happen if its your first violation and your charges were simple battery and family violence?

It very much depends on the facts of the case, the defenses to the charge, the past history, etc. You and he should consult with a criminal...

I'm a man who needs a divorce here in Georgia I have already tried where we got married was told it had to be where one lives?

If your wife lives in Georgia, the divorce has to be filed in her county of residence, unless you and she have been separated less than six months....

Im 17 and emancipated through marriage if we were to separate would I still be emancipated ?

You would continue to be emancipated. You may still face obstacles in dealing with situations where most people expect a person who is 18 or older...

Greeting, I wanted to know if I could change court venues from Broward County, Florida to Mcdonough, Georgia

Florida has continuing jurisdiction under the UCCJEA to handle modifications of custody as long as the father continues to live in Florida. A...

I regularly handle cases in Baldwin and other city courts in Northeast Georgia. Unless your driving history is really bad or you gave the officer...