That amount makes this theft punishable by 1-10 years in prison. Moreover, they may charge your fiance as a fiduciary (i.e., someone in a position...

Did theft by shoplifting amount change from $500 to $1500?

When asking a question about Georgia law, make sure you get the answer from a Georgia licensed attorney. The felony value for other theft crimes...

Can me and my fiance get married if he is a registered sex offender?

The sex offender registry does not keep you from marrying or residing with a sex offender because you have children. However, there may be a...

IF THERE ARE NO PRINTS IN THE HOUSE BUT ON THE BROKEN GLASS CAN YOU BE CHARGED WITH BURGLARY?

Yes. Fingerprints are circumstantial evidence. If the glass is from a window, etc., from the apartment, this is circumstantial evidence that he...

Ticketed from Improper lane change in GA. Officer missed the 1st date of traffic court, I missed the 2nd now it is state court.

I'm not sure I understand your fact pattern. If you turned left onto the road but into a turn lane, then pulled into the other lane, there is no...

What is entailed in getting a first offenders charge expunged? How long does it take from start to finish? Where do I begin?

If you successfully completed your First Offender sentence, the case should not show up on your history for employment purposes. However, it takes...

Should I get a lawyer? What are my issues. Can I get pinned with this?

They are charging you with joint-constructive possession of the marijuana. To do this, they must prove something more than you were in the car. ...

What to do if the non custodial parent refuses to return the children or give an address to pick them up?

Contact your local sheriff's department. If the visitation period has expired, this is a crime called Interference with Custody and it is a felony...

I just got arrested for an dui on December 15, 2012 and i have a court date in Feb but why isn't this arrest showing up

Yes you need an attorney. Today (Dec. 26) you need to filing an appeal of your license suspension or you are automatically going to lose your...

What steps should be taken as far as trying to obtain probation, house arrest, or anything other than prison.

The "I didn't do it, I swear" defense is not going to work for your wife. Obviously there was a problem with the prescription or the pharmacy...