First offender - rites restored?

If you entered a plea of guilty pursuant to Georgia's First Offender Act and fulfilled all the terms and conditions of the sentence, then you are...

Consequences for first degree forgery in Georgia

Forgery in the first degree carries a minimum of one year on probation and a maximum of ten years in prison. If your husband does have some mental...

A search warrant must have the place to be search and the contraband or evidence sought. Your friend definitely has a good argument to have the...

In the state of Georgia, how long can they hold someone in jail before they are sentenced?

Lawyers have a priority of case that they have to respond to under the Uniform Rules of the Superior Court. Example: Criminal Cases take...

Is a pardoned felony still on your record & if not can i get it removed?

Unfortunately, a pardon and restoration of rights WILL still show up on a criminal history. There are some extraordinary methods that can be used...

How do I get something off of my record?

Expungements in Georgia are only authorized in certain situations, unfortunately a guilty plea is not one of them. You may, however, may be able...

If an illegal alien is charged with armed robbery, what happens? Jail or deportation or both?

The undocumented alien stands to be both jailed and deported.

My 21 year old son needs a court appointed attorney. He has no income, but he still lives at home. Does he qualify as indigent?

The assets and income usually are not considered in determining the eligibility of a defendant for appointment of a court appointed attorney.

Technically speaking that short answer to your question is Yes. However, most criminal court systems prefer that issues involving division of...

Do I need to find an attorney?

Any person who is unfamiliar with the criminal justice system should always consult with an attorney so that they may be apprised of their...