Once he is transferred, he will need to appear before the judge that issued the bench warrant (for the FTA). If he is represented by counsel...

Who who do I contact if my boyfriend is locked up for probation violation in one County but needs to appear in court in another?

If he has qualified for a public defender in the other county, then you should contact the public defenders office. The public defender can...

Based on your driving history and there being no aggravating circumstances, I would say that the chances are good for your citation to be reduced...

How to handle crossing the guard lines with marijuana, cigarettes and matches in georgia? no previous criminal record, 26 yo?

Crossing the guardline is a felony offense. It carries up to four years in prison. It is helpful that you don't have a record however, because of...

My son was arrested for failure to appear on a traffic ticket. It was all resolved, did it leave him with a criminal record?

Anytime you are arrested, no matter the cause, the arrest will likely appear on your criminal history. Because the arrest was for FTA, its not be...

Is it possible for the DA to drop the case before the indictment if lack of evidence, victim agrees to drop it, no prior arrest?

Yes, it is possible for the charges to be dropped prior to indictment. In my experience, the state is slow to indict serious violent offenses. As...

How long will someone remain in jail with a felony charge and no bond?

If a defendant has not been indicted, he or she can only be held without a bond for up to 90 days. Thereafter, they would be entitled to a...

I feel like I'm harassed every time I shop in Walmart is there something I can do about it?

Without suffering any actual/measurable harm there is not much you can do other than taking your money to another store.

Can I ask for jail time instead of fines., comm. Service or probation on PTC, GA?

A defendant can enter what is called a non-negotiated or blind plea if he or she can not agree with the prosecutor regarding a fair resolution. In...

I provided probation with documents stating why I missed my court date, which were due to medical reasons and being admitted?

You should consult with a criminal defense attorney. Note that when you miss a court date, the judge issues the bench warrant, not your...