False accusation of child molest

Whoever the accused is should be meeting in confidence with a very good criminal defense attorney. They should be looking for one that has fairly...

I got arrested falsly.accused of theft even though i didnt take anything but because i was there what can i do

Okay - so it's an accusation at this point. Did the police actually respond? Were you cited to appear in court? Or actually taken and booked?...

Probation before Judgement & Sentence

It means they are placed on three years of probation and instead of getting the maximum sentence possible, they were ordered to serve 325 days in...

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Does the police have the right to search my vehicle after a traffic stop?

Search issues are always fact specific. The short answer to "can they search my car" is.... maybe. Sorry, but that's the best anyone can say...

No, they cannot get a warrant if you don't contact them. If someone from the DA's office actually threatened that, it should be reported...

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WhAt is the typical punishment for a felon with one strike who commits domestic battery with a GBI

There is no "typical" punishment. They are looking at a domestic violence charge that carries 2, 3 or 4 years... Doubled because of the prior...

Maximum fine for possession of Marijuana under an ounce?

There is the base fine.. And on top of that are "penalty assessments" and other mandatory court fees that make it creep up to nearly 3 times the...

What will appear on my criminal record statement?

Duplicate question. Please see my other answer.

What will appear on a criminal record statement?

First - relax. Your question is hard to understand somewhat. If this was a juvenile matter, those are typically not accessible to the...

Who files charges against a defendant?

You are correct. The police investigate and arrest, but the authority to file criminal charges is with the prosecutor's office. That can be the DA,...