Mr. Dickson and Mr. Austin already addressed HYTA, probation, and the need for an attorney who is experienced with criminal defense; they are...

What Should I Do????

Hire the lawyer; especially considering that you are on probation; even though entering without permission is "only a misdemeanor" it can stick...

A minor in possession of alcohol offense does not necessarily require a breathalyzer. If, for example, you were holding the alcohol or otherwise...

How many years s is my friend facing?

Contact a criminal defense attorney in Georgia or one licensed there. They should know the answers to hour questions. If you can, contact an...

Call your attorney and ask him or her. Chances are that the court issued an order requiring you to be present at the time of the pretrial. Your...

Will I get Jail Time For A DUI With a .13% BAC?

I practice in the Monroe Courts. I assume Monroe County is where everything happened. You should prepare for court by hiring an attorney...

If the trip is as important to you as it seems, I recommend that you hire an attorney and file a motion to modify the terms of your probation. Keep...

Son inlaw filed for divorce, went back to court and now they have legal separation.

Mr. Gornbein is right. Your Dear Daughter (DD) will only be able to file in her county of residence if your son-in-law dismissed the original...

Home invasion 3rd degree. If i was on the lease and my belonging are in the home, is that a good enough defense?

It might be. There are several variables that your facts don't address. For instance, when you went to stay with your friend "for a while", how...

If you take a plea bargin for a hyta act do you have to serve jail time

You might. H.Y.T.A., which stands for "Holmes Youthful Trainee Act" provides that a qualifying youthful offender may be placed on probation, or...