I got a ticket & was arrested for marijuana less than an ounce ,n a cig pack ,is there a way I can avoid probation

Many courts have diversion programs for violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. Each court's criteria are different. Some require...

Can my son be freed from charges,if he's been locked up for more than six months and still haven't been indicted of the charges?

Unless he has a hold from Parole or Probation then he is entitled to a "reasonable" bond, within 90 days of arrest. That doesn't mean, however,...

In Baldwin County, there are two grand juries per year. Each serves a period of 6 months. They meet on the every other month for the most part. ...

CCan I drop a restraining order against my ex if I moved to another state?

The answer to this question is, it depends. If it is a civil restraining order then you can petition the court to remove it. In some cases,...

If it is truly a local ordinance speeding ticket then they normally don't go on your record. There have been instances where the citation stated...

Caught with less than a oz of weed on campus. Can I get the charges dropped.

If you would like to have an attorney represent you and you cannot afford one, you are entitled to have an attorney appointed without cost to you. ...

Will I get a jail sentence for driving on revoked licenses. It's my 5th offence & last one in Georgia was like 4 or 5 years ago

I'm crossing my fingers for you as it makes a HUGE difference if the last offense occurred 4 or 5 years ago. If it is a 2nd offense in 5 year...

Fiancé signed papers to be released then was told he had to stay two more years?

From your question it is not clear exactly what types of papers he signed. It could be anything from a parole waiver, to stipulated revocation. A...

Do I have to serve jail time for driving without a license ?

To answer this I must distinguish. 1) whether you have a drivers license that is valid, but failed to have it on your person; or 2) whether you're...

What the worst case scenario if you have a aggravated assault but it wasn’t intentionally ?

Aggravated Assault is punishable in Georgia with a maximum of 20 years in confinement and a minimum of 1 year on probation. Intent does not...