My brother was arrested last night for ? 2 battery family violence subsequent conviction prior forcible felony conviction!

Family violence charges are always serious. Upon conviction, judges may require jail time, high fines, expensive classes, or no contact with the...

What will happen in court if i was released on knowledge of charges by walmart after shoplifting

If you are charged with a misdemeanor theft by shoplifting, the maximum penalty is 12 months in jail and a $1000 fine. That outcome is unlikely for...

How long before your right to have a fast and speedy trial is broken? Will they then have to dismiss the case if it is broken?

Unfortunately, this is a complicated issue. There are two different rights to a speedy trial: the one guaranteed to each person by the Constitution...

Why hasn't my boyfriend went to court for a bond on his grand jury warrent ??

In the Augusta Circuit, bonds are not automatically set for grand jury arrest warrants. Typically, a lawyer would request a bond hearing before the...

What is the statue of limitations on a felony schedule 2 possession of a Schedule II in November of 2014 and was never filed

The statute of limitations for a felony of that nature is 4 years. If the incident took place in November of 2014, the State still has several...

How do I find my payoff for my probation

The best way to find out this information is to ask your probation officer. Your sentence, which can be found at the court's clerk's office in the...

What is the expected jail time for a probation violation on first offenders conviction

Because you are under a First Offender sentence, any violation could result in the judge revoking your First Offender status and re-sentencing you...

Parole eligibility for life sentences for murder changed right after the date you gave. As of July 1, 2006, the parole eligibility for life...

If you are being held in Ga with no charges but you waive extradition to Michigan what will happen

The local facility holding your son will contact the appropriate authorities in Michigan to inform them that your son is being held for them....

You can get in trouble for allowing an unlicensed person to drive. OCGA 40-5-122 makes that act a misdemeanor, which carries up to 12 months in...