You should be completely honest and err on the side of caution in answering questions on college or graduate school applications or job...

My boyfriend is in jail right now. with a charge of burglary and no bond. is there anyway he can use the first offenders act

Juvenile records are generally not considered for bond, unless there are similar or serious violent crimes in his history. Burglary is a very...

I was charged with a terroristic threat but it got dropped to a lesser conclusive of disorderly conducted. i need a expunged

The easiest way to get it expunged is if you pled under the First Offender Statute. If you did, you can apply to the prosecutor's office to agree...

Many jurisdictions dismiss cases such as this where both parties are at fault as long as you show up for your initial court date, i.e. City of...

I missed a court date over a minor traffic violation. I have a new court date set. Is there anything else I can do?

Be aware that several jurisdictions charge a fee for missing court. If you pay this fee they will withdraw the bench warrant. If you don't pay the...

Can I be charged with armed robbery if I run away from the robbery when it takes place?

How are you posting this question if you're in jail?

My phone was stolen on a marta bus. Marta wouldnt let me see the videof who got my phone my phone service activated the phone

File a police report with MARTA's police department and advise the reporting officer that the incident was captured on the bus' video surveillance...

I was found not guilty by a jury of peers and still received probation and random alcohol testing.

It sounds like you were found not guilty of one offense (DUI), but pled guilty to another lesser offense (speeding). If you plead guilty, you are...

The identity of confidential informants are generally protected. The short and simple answer is: If the information provided by the CI is the only...

If you plead guilty to a crime, is that the same as being convicted?

Not necessarily. In Georgia, you can plead guilty as a First Offender. Adjudication of guilt is deferred if and when you complete the first...