In the state of Georgia, how long can they hold someone in jail before they are sentenced?

As long as the defendant continues to waive time for sentencing. As soon as he pulls his time waiver it'll happen fairly quickly.

Need assistance for misdemeanor battery charge..seeking pro bono attorney.

You want a pro bono private attorney for a misdemeanor charge you are probably not going to get one. Some criminal attorneys will take serious...

My husband may be up for welfare fraud because we didnt report it was for 2008 will we go to prison

I see many questions on avvo in which people want to do what is going to happen to them because of such and such an offense or parole violation. ...

What is the most likely consequence for assault in the fourth degree?ranging from min to max?

I see many questions on avvo in which people want to do what is going to happen to them because of such and such an offense or parole violation. ...

On your first question, I don't see how she'll get a DA to listen to her if the tape or disc is destroyed. As for the rest, in many states it is...

My 21 year old daughter is on probation for 5 years , wonder if she can ask to serve her time in jail for 60 days instead.

She should speak to her probation officer first to see if it is possible and then hire an attorney to try to have her re-sentenced. Not knowing...

I have $35,000 in credit card debt. Can this be negotiated down? Should I get an attorney to help?

Credit card debt can always be negotiated down but it is best to hire an attorney who specializes in these things to handle it for you.

On probabation and wanting to move out of state

Usually dui probation is informal and would not prevent your moving. If you have a specific probation officer you report to you are on formal...

I am wondering if my charges can be erased from my record if I plead guilty?

In most states you can have your juvenile record sealed and destroyed when you turn 18. Check with an AZ lawyer to make sure that this is true in...

If i am on ard in Monroe COunty PA can I move out of the county?

Ask your probation officer; if you don't have one call the probation office and ask to speak to someone with authority.