Questions answered by Rosemary Myers Bowen

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Getting off felony probation with first offenders early

Rosemary's answer | Answered on June 16, 2015

Just get through this last year. No matter how good you've been, a judge is not likely to modify your sentence from 5 to 4. You're unsupervised...

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Good public defenders???

Rosemary's answer | Answered on June 16, 2015

Sure, you don't get to pick. But its worth checking out who the staff is and the reputation of the office. There are some GREAT attorneys in...

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What if a past case does not appear on the criminal history report, I just had pulled by Spalding County sheriff department?

Rosemary's answer | Answered on June 16, 2015

Yes, per attorney Yeargin. There might be a legal reason it didn't show up, but sounds like it's a clerical error. Even "first offender" stuff,...

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My son was released with no bond to go to rehab. The county deputy went 3 days later to take him back to jail. He ran! He has no

Rosemary's answer | Answered on June 16, 2015

Most likely yes, they can. But need more information. Did they come to rehab place to arrest him? Or was he home (or somewhere else), having...

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I filed a simple battery on my boyfriend. The court date is July 1 2015.. Will they arrest him before the court date ?

Rosemary's answer | Answered on June 15, 2015

It sounds like you may have filed an application for an arrest warrant. (Cops usually can't arrest anyone for a misdemeanor unless they actually...

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If one is found guilty of Serious Injury by Vehicle, but not guilty of reckless driving or DUI, is it worth it to appeal?

Rosemary's answer | Answered on June 08, 2015

Sounds like -- from what you say -- an excellent appeal. Injuring someone by accident, vs. via DUI or some other criminal traffic offense, is just...

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Can my probation officer arrest me for non payment

Rosemary's answer | Answered on June 08, 2015

Yes, you can be arrested for violating terms of your probation -- which includes paying fees, fines, restitution, I'd imagine. And although you...

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2nd refusal? If 1st dui with test refusal is reduced to reckless, would a subsequent test refusual count as a 2nd refusual?

Rosemary's answer | Answered on June 04, 2015

This is a first refusal, first DUI. But DO check that DMV took that first administrative suspension result off your record. Does the police...

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Any info on the restore program?

Rosemary's answer | Answered on June 04, 2015

These programs vary in contents, but they almost always involve a fee. (Big surprise.) Don't you pay; get boyfriend to pay. That could be helpful...

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Do a officer need to have more than one reading from a breathalyzer test to give a person a DUI

Rosemary's answer | Answered on June 04, 2015

Needs two readings to get machine's evidence in. Sounds like you're talking about the Intoxylizer machine at police station, not, strictly...

Rosemary Myers Bowen's Answers (33)

Getting off felony probation with first offenders early

Good public defenders???

What if a past case does not appear on the criminal history report, I just had pulled by Spalding County sheriff department?

My son was released with no bond to go to rehab. The county deputy went 3 days later to take him back to jail. He ran! He has no

I filed a simple battery on my boyfriend. The court date is July 1 2015.. Will they arrest him before the court date ?

If one is found guilty of Serious Injury by Vehicle, but not guilty of reckless driving or DUI, is it worth it to appeal?

Can my probation officer arrest me for non payment

2nd refusal? If 1st dui with test refusal is reduced to reckless, would a subsequent test refusual count as a 2nd refusual?

Any info on the restore program?

Do a officer need to have more than one reading from a breathalyzer test to give a person a DUI