In Georgia after a person is arrested that person must go before a judge at a hearing known at a First Appearance hearing within 72 hours. This...

Me and a friend got charged with possession under an ounce neither claimed both got charge in court he plead guilty me not wilL

If you qualify go see the public defender. If not, the try and retain counsel. If this was not your automobile that the " little weed" was found...

In the last sentence of your question; you state you believe you were not under the influence. Why would you want to enter a plea of guilty? Don"t...

What is the difference between preleminary trial and criminal jury trial?

If I understand your question you state you had a preliminary hearing? Did you request the hearing? Normally a defense attorney would request a...

I would suggest you obtain an attorney who is experienced in DUI cases. That attorney may be able to find weaknesses in the States case from a...

Can my husband be charged with V.O.P. if he has not plead guilty to any new charges?

Yes they can violate probation prior to a plea of guilty or conviction. The probation department will file a petition alleging that you husband...

Generally a magistrate will set a bond on a simple possession. If a bond has not been set than the charges may something more than you may know....

What does it mean to be arrested for GCC probate or superior?

GCC is a private probation agency in that area. They monitor misdemeanor probationers who are sentenced in either of those two courts you...

Failure to report a change in address is considered a technical violation. The court could if it wanted, revoke up to two years. If that is the...

Can a person be held in jail and convicted without a court trial?

Your sister needs an attorney, either court appointed or retained. If she has not been indicted within 90 days she is entitled to a bond. An...