Are there any rough timelines after indictment in criminal felony cases?

Once a case is indicted, the DA does not have control over when the case will be disposed. The judge decides when the case will be called for...

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I have to disagree on this. In Georgia, although the statute of limitations is 7 years when a crime is committed against a child who is under 18...

If you're convicted of 3 felonies and charged with a 4th. Do you have to be sentenced rt o jail time?

It is according to the law that you broke. Some laws require jailtime upon being convicted for the third or fourth time. Some laws require...

Can I be put in jail for having a 16 year old girlfriend if I just turned 20?

You cannot be charged with statutory rape when the girl is of the age of consent. However, she is still under the custody, care and control of her...

CAN A DUI CASE BE DROP IF THE ACCUSER COMPLIED TO ALL THE ROADSIDE AND BREATH TEST?

DUI's are not reduced simply because it is your first offense. However, an experienced lawyer may be able to identify an evidentiary or search &...

If I have been convicted of 3 DUI in 5 years, is there any way at all to get a work permit driver license? How long?

I agree completely with Mr. Rohan. I write separately to say that, if you think you have grounds for a new trial, you need to act fast before your...

How can i be charged with two dui's, this is my first one.

Don't worry so much about what the officer or the clerk's office has labeled this DUI. It has no practical effect. In order to aggravate your...

I was sentenced 2 years prison but my lawyer got me 2 years on house arrest instead and i have been on this for almost 12 months

You got to do your time at home and you are complaining. Would you rather have done the time in prison? You are going to royally tick off the...

Requesting permission to study abroad

This is not just red tape. Your friend would be asking the judge to allow him to avoid probation supervision for half of his sentence and prior to...

How can I get a felony charge down graded to a misdemeanor charge.

You need to retain counsel to negotiate for you. You are asking for a lot from the prosecutors. Therefore, you are also going to have to give...

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