In Georgia, is there a specific amount of time that a defense lawyer must wait before filing a speedy trial demand?

There's not a time to wait, but a time that the motion has to be filed before in order to be valid. If the lawyers have announced ready, and the...

If there is a valid TPO, it must be followed and complied with until otherwise changed by the court.

Typical first time offender sentence

Your previous record, if any, and the circumstances of the situation will probably dictate the sentence. It would be advisable to speak with an...

I got arrested last year but haunt been to court but my job did a background check an it showed up what to do to get it off

Your case has to be disposed before your record can be restricted and the arrest will not show up on your record. If you plead guilty or are...

Possible sentences for first time sale charge???

If you have not used it before, you may ask to be sentenced under the First Offender Act, where you will have to comply with terms of your...

If you pay the citation online, it will be considered a guilty plea and it will affect your insurance and render points on your license. You have...

Yes, nolo contendere is a conviction. This will show up on your record.

Incorrect beginning date for my incarcerated husband, who do we contact to get this corrected?

I agree with my colleagues - you will need to contact the Department of Corrections and ask for someone who handles time computation to get this...

Can a shoplifting be dismissed and expunged on same day for misdemeanor and 1st time offense for not guilty

Restrictions may take up to 30 days to be processed by the GBI. You need to have a copy of the Order of Dismissal and check back to see if GBI has...

D. A recommendation vs. Judge Ruling

You need to get the Order from the court that outlines the conditions of his bond.