What is the time frame for a preliminary hearing be held after 1st appearance for a felony in the state of GA? 10days?or longer

Preliminary hearings are not automatically set. Usually an attorney representing an defendant who has not yet been indicted can set the matter...

I'm 26 and I have a female friend that I like but shes 17, is it illegal to be with her

The age of consent in Georgia is 16 years. There are exceptions to this such as (between teacher and student)

Assuming that there are no holds for probation or any outstanding warrants, the magistrate judge will usually set bond for simple possession cases...

Is it illegal for a 17 year old to hang out just as friends and nothing else to a 27 year old?

Generally no, unless the 17 year old's parent forbids the contact. In that case the 17 year old is still under parental control unless emancipated.

If I’m 17 can I...?

Until you reach the age of 18 or become emancipated, you are under the legal control of your parents.

Too add to the previous answer, most courts have either pre-trial diversion or use the conditional discharge statute under the alcohol statute...

Will I lose my permit?

If you were cited for "following too closely" and are convicted then the answer is yes. In Georgia if you are convicted of violating any state law...

What is a BOND -O.R.-BOND?;set by a judge

A bond is a monetary amount (which are sometimes predetermined on certain minor offenses) which is held by the court that will be forfeited if the...

What happens when one minor molests another minor?

The 13 year old is considered a child in Georgia and his actions can be a delinquent act. In Georgia, however there are some delinquent acts if...

Can a DA drop a charge if refused by judge because of medical issues and change it to charge with more time?

The District Attorney has the ultimate authority to dismiss or indict and unfortunately there is nothing that can be done to prevent it. ...