In Georgia, specific felonies must be presented to a grand jury for indictment. The grand jury is comprised of members of the community who...

Must the officer sign a speeding ticket for it to hold up in court?

In Georgia, speeding is a misdemeanor offense which can be prosecuted by the Solicitor's Office or District Attorney's office. Either office can...

How long does it take for the DA to set a court date?

Being charged with the sale of drugs is a serious offense. Even if it is his first offense, he is possibly facing some jail time. A hand to hand...

What if a person has 3 possession charge in one county and service time for years ago? Can he get in a Drug court program?

Drug Court programs are available in many counties and are designed to help people with serious addiction problems. Unfortunately, the programs are...

Your cousin is facing some potentially serious consequences. Residential burglary is an offense for which prosecutors typically recommend some...

Your cousin is facing some potentially serious consequences. Residential burglary is an offense for which prosecutors typically recommend some...

Can you be charged with criminal trespassing at your fomer job if you left the job in good standing,and security let you in?

There's a big difference between being charged with Criminal Trespass and Theft. It sounds like you are being investigated for a theft that...

Is there anything I can do to help myself?

Because you received a summons to appear in court, you may actually still have the charge to deal with even though it seems from what you describe...

It seems that you are taking probation seriously which is very good. Most people don't realize how difficult it is to abide by the rules and...

What is the typical time frame for the federal government to pick up a state case?

There is no set time frame. I have seen the US Attorney's Office initiate prosecution before and after a case was indicted by the District...