So here's the code section under Georgia law. O.C.G.A. 16-8-2 (2010) 16-8-2. Theft by taking A person commits the offense of theft by taking...

In almost every court (magistrate, state, superior) there will be an inquiry regarding attempts at settlement. Many magistrate courts have local...

I was on probation from April 2014 til now I have a warrant because I didn't complete my probation or I didn't show up for court

It depends. If you violate conditions of your probation, the balance of your probation may be revoked in full. This is usually rare on a first...

Don't know what to do my wife died last week what should I do first we have 1child one car and her bank account please help

I'm sorry for your loss. Did she have a will? If so, you need to file a Petition to Probate the Will. If she did not, you need to file a...

I am the father wanting to seek full custody of my 8 year old daugher.

You can modify a divorce decree by showing a substantial change in the circumstances of the parties materially affecting the welfare of the child. ...

Am I eligible for a pre-trial diversion program? Is it better to hire a private attorney or just go with the public defender?

I believe you are referring to the conditional discharge statute. What many people don't know about a drug offense in Georgia is that you may also...

Technically it is a violation of his probation. However, I have never seen someone have a petition for revocation filed because of a speeding...

Will I go to jail for my first offense of shoplifting ?

There are so many factors that come in to play in a situation like this. Prior to your revocation hearing, many of these things should have been...

I havent reported since january 2014 and i was put on probation for a crime i didnt commit. I need a great lawyer.

How did you get "put on probation"? Were you found guilty at trial? Did you enter a plea? What was the charge? What were the conditions of your...

What evidence is needed for one or more to be convicted of Murder in Ga?

This is a very vague question. You would need to provide a certain set of facts. In any criminal case, the state has to prove each and every...