Criminal trespassing

Your situation is the perfect example of the type of charge that should be fought in court. If you just take what the judge is offering (plead...

If the officer smelled marijuana why did they call the dogs why not just search?

Your question is very "light" on facts about the search. There are differences between searches of residences and vehicles and specific facts...

What kind of evidence do they have to have before a arrest can be made in a criminal damage?

In order to arrest you for this type of charge the Officer must be able to show "probable cause" in order to get an arrest warrant from a...

Hello, I just received my FBI Criminal history record and was shocked to see a dui from 1983, nolo condere. Can it be expunged?

Unfortunately, I am not aware of any provision in Georgia law that will allow for an "expungement" of a DUI conviction. In my practice I often...

It is my understanding that under the law the court could give a bond on the probation hold. However, in my experience defendants are not usually...

This should not cause another arrest in Georgia. However, if he is Convicted of the charges the Judge can use his previous convictions when...

Can I get a part time job with a pending arrest for a misdeameanor, meaning that I still have to go to trial.

The short answer is: YES. The long answer is: you can certainly apply for any job that you are qualified for part time or full time. The...

Request for a counter DUI Chemical Test refused by arresting officer, can the breathalyzer test results be thrown out?

In Georgia if you COMPLETE the official state test - Intox. 5000 in this case, you are entitled to an independent test of your own choosing, by...

What procedure(s) do I need to go through to get a firearm that was seized from me last year?

If you are legally qualified to own/possess the firearm and it is not part of a case against a Co-Defendant or being used as evidence in a criminal...

Is there anything else i can do to clear my background after i have been denied an expungement from my records by prosecutor?

Your unfortunate situation is the perfect example of why I advise people to take EVERY CRIMINAL CHARGE - VERY SERIOUSLY!!! Even apparently minor...