Can charges on a "dead docket" be expunged?

Charges that are presently on a dead docket CANNOT be expunged. The matter can possibly be expunged if it is removed from the dead docket and...

I was charged with theft of a vehicle for not returning it to the rental company on time.

Venue in a case of Theft by Conversion which is what I think you would be charged with here is proper in the County where the conversion occurred...

Child Endangerment?

From time to time lawyers have a private practice in addition to serving as public officers. It is typical for an attorney to have several...

In the state of GA. How long should it take before receiving a discovery?

In Georgia a defendant is entitled to engage in discovery after arraignment. Usually a decision should be made by the defendant and his/her...

I was denied a concealed weapons permit because of a mistameanor controlled substance arrest in 1973. any recorse?

These cases are problematic and are increasingly more common. I would suggest contacting the Georgia Board of Pardons and Parole and making...

We live in Georgia i am 15 and my boyfriend is 19. is that illegal. there is no sexual contact.

Co-habitation such as you describe is not illegal in Georgia. However in Georgia, the age of consent is 16 and your boyfriend would be guilty of...

What motion do I need to file in court?

Any person who believes he is being wrongfully held can file a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in the county where he is being held. This is...

Every defendant is entitled to representation by a court appointed attorney if they cannot afford one. I would highly suggest that you go to the...

What about forgery?

If your husband has mental health issues this could either be a defense in the commission of the forgery or can definitely mitigate the sentence. ...

Duluth, ga stopped by security at a walmart for shoplifting - issued a summons by an officer - what is most likely to happen?

Theft by Shoplifting is a misdemeanor if the amount stolen is less than $300.00. Most courts have pre-trial diversion for first offense theft by...