What are the statute of limitations for an arrest?

I have had a case similar occur with a client of mine in Macon. The short answer is that you can still be arrested for the offense, but it all...

My 21 yr old went to court on theft by taking $500 was arrested is this a felony?

A Theft by Taking is a felony if the retail value of the item taken exceeds $500.00. There are several factors that can mitigate the sentence. I...

Probably not, listing the speed detection device is not a fatal defect. If it was Laser detection (Laser is an acronym for Light Amplification by...

If a person is on parole with 2 years left and got new charges 7 counts entering auto how much time is he looking at

Entering an auto carries a minimum of one year on probation and a maximum of five years. The counts can be made to run consecutive (i.e., stacked...

What does ma to the state mean

I'm not exactly sure what "ma to the state" means. But based on the limited facts, the statue of limitations needs to be examined to make sure...

What is the possible time my boyfriend will get for a felony drug charge and habitual violator charge for driving?

I cannot tell you exactly what the ultimate outcome of the case will be because that depends primarily on the facts of the case. But the minimum...

DDS in Ga says they have a FTA on me from Alabama from1996, Alabama has no record of it?? What do I do??

I would suggest contacting the head office in Alabama for Drivers Services and the Court where the alleged Failure to Appear (FTA) occurred. Get...

My brother has a probation hold on him for not reporting to his probation officer when he was released from jail last year

It sounds like your brother got a "split sentence" which means a portion of his time was to be served in confinement and the balance was to be...

Is it legal to hold someone when they miss there court date, because they didnt recieve there papers for court?

Your situation sounds like a Bench Warrant was issued for failure to appear for court. Generally, court notices are sent to the address that you...

Is there anything legaly I can do to such as expunge or seal the two felonies off my record?

Unfortunately, your arrest does not qualify to be expunged. You may, however petition the Georgia Boards of Pardons and Paroles for a Pardon.