A friend of mine was arrested for Cruelty to children 1ST degree, will going to trial make is worse or better?

The only way she will get a lesser sentence by going to trial is if she has a real defense to the charges. If she is convicted of the charges, I...

When is too soon to send of ex-spongement papers?

You cannot get a conviction expunged. However, according to her age and/or other factors, she may be able to get her record restricted come July...

How to fight a speeding citation in city of Roswell, GA for 57 in a 35, with wrong info on ticket?

Your best bet is to hire an attorney to negotiate a settlement for you. If you challenge and lose, you will end up with this ticket on your...

How long will my fiancé have to be in jail? Will there be anything I can do to help him get out quicker?

He's not likely to get out of jail on the probation. Moreover, the defense that the "mutual friend" dropped the dope out of his pocket and left it...

How can i get a trafficking charge dropped as well as a probation violation due to my father being incarcerrated in ga

Not sure what the factual scenario is. It could be a couple of things. 1) Your dad was originally charged with possession and due to the...

Another plea hearing?

Contact the prosecutor's office to find out the status of this case. It may be that the defendant is changing his plea to a guilty plea pursuant...

You cannot drop these charges. They are the State's charges, not yours. Moreover, you will now have to testify against your husband if subpoenaed...

My daughter left her 2 children with her sister to go get help with drugs. she has been on streets for 8 months and refuses help

Nothing can be done to force your daughter to get help for her drug addiction until she gets caught by the police with drugs. Then there are some...

Battery w/ Visible Harm - Misdemeanor....Not Guilty or No Contest???

He should have a bond set already. If he does not, he will get a bond set when he sees the judge within 72 hours of his arrest. He should not...

The loss prevention officer is not an agent of a State or municipal law enforcement agency. Therefore, he is not required to mirandize you. ...

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