My fiance was wrongfully accused of rape in a navy court of law,i am wondering if the georgia first offender law applys to him

It sounds like the case was dealt with by the Navy and not a local Superior Court. The Navy and other military branches do not offer first offender...

If i was sentenced already and have a fine could i get the fine changed to community service??

Definitely contact an attorney to file a motion to modify sentence. It's not really worth the time and trouble for you to do this yourself. An...

How do if fight a citation for failure to yield while turning left?

There's not much to contest there. You entered an intersection without yielding to oncoming traffic. Doesn't really matter what the other driver...

Was charged with larceny misdemeanor (Class C) in Forsyth County (Winston Salem, NC). Prosecutor deal

Just make sure you attend all court hearings and calendar calls. Missing a court date will get you arrested. Check your bond conditions to make...

Can i be held without bail while being investigated?

Mr. Pines' answer is correct. Additionally, if the charges were found to be false, I would consult with a civil attorney to discuss options for a...

I received a speeding ticket. Is it worth fighting?

It sounds like the cop was half asleep when he wrote your ticket. However, the mistakes in the ticket don't mean that your case will be dismissed....

Generally speaking, an officer is allowed to conduct a traffic stop when he reasonably believes that someone is avoiding a roadblock. There are no...

Has a vehicle violated the traffic law if it has just passed the stop line before the yellow light turns to red?

Georgia law states that when faced with a yellow light there is insufficient time to cross the roadway/intersection before a red light is shown....

If and when the potential employer runs a GCIC or NCIC (criminal history), they're going to find that you've been convicted of a felony. If the...

If I am assigned a Public Defender in which I am not satisfied with... what can I do? Can I drop him and hire a specialist?

No consequences. You have a public defender because you said you didn't have enough money to hire an attorney, probably at first appearance. All...