Is an under age dui more intense than a DUI?

There is a big difference in an Underage DUI license suspension and the suspension after you turn 21. It is not necessarily that the charge will...

Do I need an defense attorney and how much time am I looking at?

Easy answer - if you violate the terms and conditions of your probation the court can REVOKE the remainder of time that you have on probation. ...

In Georgia, can I expunge my arrest record

The law changed in Georgia concerning "Expungements" July 1st, 2013. In fact the word "expungement" has been replaced by "record restriction". ...

I would recommend that you retain an experienced DUI Defense Attorney - ASAP! You only have 10 business days to request a Hearing in the...

I was stopped by a cop and was given a "Possible Minor in Possession w/ an alcoholic beverage" what does that mean?

First - you should retain an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney to represent you! Second - Your "admission" to drinking will be the main...

I am on the first offenders act from a drug charge. Judge sentenced 10 yrs probation. I am on non reporting probation and my p

First - Always do what your Probation/Parole Officer tells you to do. If your Probation Officer tells you to report after 5 years, then you should...

Based on the facts as you have presented them in your question I would say - "Yes" to both of your questions. If you didn't take the items past...

Need to appeal my guilty plea due to harsh and unusual punishment

In Georgia, you can appeal a guilty plea, but only on the ground or basis that the plea was not made by you - freely and voluntarily. A Motion for...

The charge is a Misdemeanor in Georgia. That means it carries the possibility of up to 12 months in Jail and a fine. I would recommend that you...

If my charge was pleaded down to reckless driving, is there any way to have arrest expunged from my record?

Luckily the DUI charge was reduced to a Reckless Driving and you don't have a DUI conviction on your record. Unfortunately, Georgia doesn't allow...