Can I change my lawyer?

You can always hire a new attorney, but if you have a public defender you may be unsuccessful changing to a different public defender prior to the...

Will the successful completion of felony probation under SIS prevent me from obtaining employment where I must carry a weapon?

The felon in possession of a firearm law will not apply to you because an SIS on a felony is not a conviction. However, the employment application...

Can a court ordered probation condition of "no contact with the victim" be removed?

A judge may modify that condition of probation, such as to a condition requiring no "abusive" contact with the victim, but is unlikely to do so...

Citing mental illness, my friend was sentenced to 2 consecutive 50 year terms for murdering her two children

I agree. The case would need to be reviewed thoroughly by an attorney for new evidence.

I've been charged w a felony for theft by taking in Dooly county, GA. My bond was set at $5,100.

Your first court date is simply an arraignment. Your lawyer will enter an initial plea of not guilty. At that point you will be able to discuss the...

What if this happens when a person creates a public disturbance

The answer depends on a number of circumstances. If the police respond, they may speak to the caller and attempt to determine the cause of the...

The license suspension is a civil matter, whereas the DUI/DWI is criminal. There are strict time limits that pertain to the civil case. I would...

Probation will be expired but not paid the total amount for restitution.

If restitution is a term of your probation, they may be able to revoke you. You may need an attorney to ask the court for additional time to pay.

What happens will depend on whether or not the defendant chooses to plead guilty or take his/her case to trial. In the event of trial, you may have...