What should I do if it the time of sentencing, I was told one thing would happen, yet a completely different route was taken?

A new Georgia law allows people to take advantage of the First Offender Act even after they have been sentenced. Under Georgia’s First Offender...

What kind of time in jail or prison could someone face for being arrested for speeding, possession of marijuana less than one oz

I practice in Pooler Municipal Court and the Judges are fair and reasonable. If it is her first offense a deal can be negotiated which will allow...

Can I be fired for refusing to sign a performance evaluation?

Your written contract with your local school system will govern the terms of your employment and may have provisions for fair dismissal rights. ...

Is it against the law for someone to stare at the head of your dick while you take a piss test for work?

If you do not have a contract to work for a specific length of time you are what is called an employee at will. It is a double edged sword that...

Can I be garnished for attorney fees while making payments

Unless you have an agreement with the attorney for the payment plan she can garnish you. When the judge issued the order it became a judgment. ...

How do you file child abandonment in Georgia and what are the repercussions for the other parent?

Georgia law provides that abandonment occurs at 30 days if he has not provided support. If he left the state he can be charged with a felony. The...

How do I find legal help with very limited income to help me with a divorce?

If he has filed for divorce you should contact a divorce attorney immediately. There are important deadlines that start when you are served with...

Can a landlord stop doing something they had been doing with the start of a lease agreement.

If you have converted to a month to month then the terms of the lease probably do not apply anymore unless there is a provision in the lease that...

Usually it is in the $1500-$2500 range.

What can be done about neighbors calling in false tips to police and filing false charges for credit card fraud?

Falsely accusing someone of criminal conduct is defamation of character which gives the person accused the right to sue the accuser. You should...