My friend got sentence to 1 year in prison but he only have to do 6 months will he go to a prison or stay in county jail

Most likely he will stay in the local jail.

OK, there are two different victims in such cases: the person from whom the items were stolen and the Pawn shop owners. If the items were recovered...

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Are the costs of DUI higher if I had DUI before?

Probably, but only if you expect to win. If you look at the legal consequences along with the collateral consequences, you will see the real need...

What is a general fee charged to defend in a misdomeanor case , how much up front how much per hour.refund of prepament ?

There is no set amount. Fees may quite easily very high based upon skill levels, reputation or complications of the case. The fees should be set...

If I am under 21 and got a DUI, what should I do?

Call Rothman or Hawkins! Hire both if you can afford it!!!

How do I prove my innocence in this situation? info in the details box.

You have no obligation to prove anything. You father's prescription testimony will be helpful, but explaining how he might have had the pill...

Does an affadavit and the actual search warrant generally have the exact same date time and hand writing on it as the warrant

Some jurisdictions will have magistrates who allow officers to issue "conformed copies", that is, non- originals that bear what appears to be the...

Assuming I will be given 40 hrs of community service, can I start/complete it before my court date?

There are 159 Counties in Georgia and each may have somewhat differing policies, but it is unlikely Dekalb would have any such liberal policy in...

Can i receive a lump sum for restituion that is owed to me?

The acceleration would certainly reduce the principal amount owed to you substantially. Deduct from that attorney fees and costs and the net to you...

I live in Georgia and my husband recently settled a lawsuit at work. Am I entitled to half the proceeds?

As indicated in the first answer, not quite enough information is provided to allow for a satisfactory answer. Might be state Workers Comp, Federal...