Generally its 30 days but the judge can extend it another 30 days when that's up. Your friend should worry more about the future and less about...

Turning someone in usually involves them coming in voluntarily. What you're talking about sound more like a trap. You can certainly tell the police...

When do plea offers Come? And who initiates the process?

Either side can begin a plea negotiation. If discovery has been had, it's likely the prosecutor has made some sort of offer or indicated they won't...

I got a non-traffic citation for being in a park after hours. If I plead not guilty, will I need a lawyer during my trial?

Ignorance of the law is generally not an excuse. Anytime you interact with the criminal justice system, its best to have an attorney.

How to get a public offender for my son

Contact the public defender for your county. You should be able to get a number by searching online. Some public defenders will get involved early...

Have no prior record. In custody. For assualt with deadly weapon and threat to cause GBI have been offered 6 years.

It is not at all uncommon for felony cases to take months, even years to get resolved. You need to discuss this case with your lawyer. He or she...

I want to opt out of drug court what are my options have cap is from 2012 what should I do?

I'm not sure why you would want to opt out of drug court. Typically, drug court is preferable to regular court. If you opt out of drug court, you...

Yes, you can file a motion asking the court to suspend all or part of your court costs and supervision fees. The court does not have to grant the...

Im 17 . I got an underage at a party.

Yes, you should get a lawyer. If you haven't been in such trouble before...and since you don't know what to expect, I am guessing you haven't, then...

Serial false reporter?

There are many reasons prosecutors may choose not to file charges against a person. You can always ask the prosecutor why he or she did not pursue...