Like others have said above, I would highly suggest that you consider hiring an attorney. Cruelty to animals can either be a misdemeanor or a...

Will my fiancé have to serve all 17 years?

If you fiance was sentenced to serve 17 years in confinement, he will do every day of the sentence under current law. The offense of Armed robbery...

I am I am a first-time offender?

While I really don't see a question here, it would be possible to utilize the First Offender Act on a trafficking cocaine case. But before you...

I suspect forgery took place in Rockdale County what do I do?

Like attorney Adams said, once you get law enforcement involved, the DA will be in control. I guess this question should be directed to your...

In a Grand jury indictment is the DA required to have at least one VIc/Wit that was at the scene of the crime give testim to GJ

The DA's office usually will present the matter with a single witness. In most cases, it is the arresting officer or detective assigned to the...

How can I get a felony charge exsponged?

If you entered a guilty plea under the Georgia First Offenders Act and while on probation are convicted of new misdemeanor offenses. It is likely...

In the United States, unlike other countries, a person charged with a criminal offense has the presumption of innocence. That being said, even if...

What happens when you go go to court for the first time for possession meth and weed less than a ounce

The US and Georgia Constitution guarantees the protection against unlawful search and seizure. As other have indicated on this question, you...

Can a probation officer require u to submit to a random drug screen if he/she is not yyour assigned officer?

The answer to this question is yes. if the sentence allows for random drug and alcohol screens at the discretion of the probation office, it does...

What are the potential punishments for felony attempted purchase of cocaine? With an MIP on the side... Statesboro, GA

I would recommend giving Troy Marsh a call. He is a well respected, highly recommended criminal defense attorney in Statesboro.