Convictions cannot be expunged in Georgia. However, there are things that can be done prior to a trial or plea that can lessen the impact of any...

How is it possible for a person to have a co-defendant on sale of cocaine charge?

It is very easy for more than one person to be charged in a sale transaction. The "party to a crime" statute in GA makes it illegal to help someone...

2 vehicles were left on a property for free, No request for payment ever. Vehicles distroyed. Can we make a claim?

You need to check with the local court to see if an action was ever filed against the vehicles as abandoned property. If not, you will want to...

First Offender Invalid if Granted After Initial Sentencing?

If you successfully completed the First Offender probation, then you should not have a felony conviction on your record. However, for some...

If I was arrested at age 17, in GA, for a Theft by Taking charge, could I be tried as an adult?

Yes. You will be tried as an adult. Once you turn 17, you can no longer be tried as a juvenile.

How soon can he come home?

He needs an attorney as soon as possible to help him with both the probation revocation and the new charges. Without someone fighting for him,...

My husband is serving a 12 year (2 years prison 10 years probation) sentence under the First Offender's Act.

He can vote when he gets out of prison, while on probation. However, during his period of incarceration, he is considered convicted and cannot vote.

Can i fight a drinking in public ticket in hilton sc, being im from out of town and was unaware there was a no drinks in public

You would need to speak with a South Carolina attorney, since this deals with SC law. However, it is generally understood that "ignorance of the...

What is the likelyhood of probation being extended?

Unless he is on First Offender probation, he cannot be resentenced for the felony. He very well may have some of his probation revoked for the new...

Am I going to jail for revocation/modification of probation and/or delinquent payments?

If you are following the other terms of your probation and paying as much as you can, a judge should not put you in jail, simply for an inability...