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My fiance had his probation revoked and was sentenced to 321 days. He was on probation for driving on a suspended license.
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Answered on August 19, 2012
Unfortunately, if your fiance was on misdemeanor probation, the judge had the authority to revoke up to the balance of his probation, even for a...
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Can a 23 year old probation be revoked, if I was not ware that I violated it ?
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Answered on August 19, 2012
It depends on whether or not the probation officer properly "tolled" your probation. To "toll" probation means to stop the running of it, and there...
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My son is being charged with sexual explortation of a child, first offense, what can we do?
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Answered on August 19, 2012
This is a very serious charge and, yes, if there is a conviction your son will have to register as a sex offender. You need to hire a criminal...
In Georgia, when you are arrested and charged of a crime, who sets the bail? Do you have to appear in front of a judge?
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Answered on August 19, 2012
One charged with a crime is generally guaranteed a bond on misdemeanors, so an appearance before a judge is not usually required. In the case of a...
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Misdemeanor, False Report of a Crime, first offense of any kind: Can this be expunged in Georgia?
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Answered on August 17, 2012
Unfortunately, the laws in Georgia on expungment are pretty strict, and if this was a conviction then expungment is not available. I agree that...
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Can first offender for a misdemeanor running consecutive to s felony on the same case be revoked one charge and not the other
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Answered on August 15, 2012
You should speak with an attorney about this who can look at your sentences and the timing of your violation. It is difficult to give a definitive...
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What is the liklihood my friend will only have to serve 8 months, which is 1/3 of his 2 year sentence?
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Answered on August 09, 2012
It can be very difficult to predict what the parole board is going to do in any given case. The paraol guidelines shed some light on what one can...
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Aggressive driving violation
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Answered on August 06, 2012
Unless there is an independent witness to this, your case will be what I call a "swearing match." The solicitor in the courtroom where your ticket...
How can you get an inmate transported to see a dying family member?
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Answered on July 30, 2012
I know the department of corrections will allow inmates to attend funerals under certain circumstances. You should contact someone with the DOC to...
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Do you think probation waiver is good for him? and why? and is it the same as doing two in one in gwinnett? need good advice pls
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Answered on July 29, 2012
I agree. He should not sign a waiver until consulting with an attorney. Most likely the waiver is asking for a prison sentence in which 2 for 1...