My husband and I had a physical altercation when I found out he was having an affair. Can we ask for counseling instead of jail?

Ultimately, this case isn't "you v. him" any more; it is the "State v. him". You can certainly ask and the prosecutor can take that into...

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Very respectfully, it sounds like you may have intentionally misled the Judge. That is a violation of the law, potentially. Before you take any...

Simple battery family violence

Possibly. If money is tight, you should immediately contact the Office of the Public Defender in the county where the charge is pending and seek...

You need to immediately (today!) start to consult with and ultimately retain an attorney to help you fight this charge. Good luck.

If you are on felony probation and you get arrest for a crime you are accused of commiting before you got on felony probation is

There are several issues that need the immediate attention of a Georgia attorney. Typically, you cannot be punished for acts that allegedly...

How long does it take to go to court on a DWI??

No more than two years, but typically a defendant will see his case set within a much shorter period of time. With this time, now, you (assuming...

How do I get my husband a bond when he's already out on bond with the same county

With the potential for a revocation of bond in the original case based on the new charges, the time has arrived for you to immediately consult with...

31 years ago I was given first offender status for 3 misdemeanors. Will this show up on a check for public school employment?

It may show up on a criminal history. At this point, you should visit your local police department and request a copy of your criminal history for...

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If this if your first arrest ever, it is likely your attorney will be able to steer you into a diversion program that will result in the charges...

Can my dad be banished from usa?

The fact that your father is in a Georgia Prison is not relevant to the issue at hand. Mr. Quijano was sentenced in absentia on June 27, 2011, by...