Typically, charges stay on your record, even if you are ultimately not convicted of them (though it might be a good idea to contact an attorney who...

Who determines whether the defendant can petition for bond on a felony probation violation?

I concur with the previous poster. Bond is rarely granted in revocation cases, as the court will wish to "keep tabs" on the alleged violator until...

Can I sue someone in Magistrate court for harassment?

It is possible to be awarded mental anguish damages, but as you will have no right to a jury trial in magistrate court, the amount of your reward...

When fill out job application under do you have criminal past if I do but it has been more than 4years can I fill no.

It's up to you as to what you disclose on your application, but you should bear in mind the old adage that honesty is the best policy. Your...

Felon and gun rights

You should contact the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles and apply for a pardon. There is no formal expungement procedure in Georgia;...

First, the person will be processed and booked. Fingerprints will be taken, and the individual's personal belongings (i.e. wallet, keys, belt) will...

My landlord evicted me. I vacated the premise on 6day, now she is saying I owe for not cutting the grass, cleaning gutter

If you had a lease, you need to look back over it carefully. If the cleaning was not a requirement of the lease, then you have a good defense...

How long can a mortgage company take to foreclose on a property? It has been over a year & my name is still on the property!

Technically, a foreclosure sale can be conducted in approximately 60 days. However, even after the sale is concluded, the former owner has a...

Legal rights of non-custodial parent when custodial parent leaves child with grand-parents with no notice

Unless the custody paperwork provides for alternative custody arrangements in the event that the father can no longer have physical custody (i.e....

Can i get in trouble for not signing an arrest warrant?

The judge may either allow you to sign the warrant or dismiss it. If an alleged victim does not appear on the day his or her case comes before the...