I have a aggravated assault charge in atl and i have a record already.is it possible that a good lawyer could get me probation

Depending on the facts and circumstances of your case, anything is possible. More information is needed to be able to give you a better picture...

I was indicted in march on a case for state law and i havent had a court date yet when can my atty file a speedy trial demand?

Actually, if you were indicted in March, the question isn't how soon can a demand be filed, but whether or not it is too late to demand a speedy...

My bf is being transfered to Gwinnett County Jail from another county, how long will he have to be there before seeing a judge?

Depending on who the judge was in the original case where he got probation, he could be seen in a few days, or several weeks. If he gets an...

Can the Double Jeopardy protect the defendant if there is solid new evidence?

Double Jeopardy would still protect the defendant, IF jeopardy actually attached the first time around. Whether jeopardy "attached" depends on how...

I was recently charged with Aggrivated assault w/ weapon after having a simple non threatening talk with the plaintiff.

Once a charge is filed, it is out of the "victim's" hands as to whether or not the case proceeds. With the court system so clogged up here in...

Is my cousin in a bad situation?

Your cousin could face serious time, but could also get out soon if he gets an attorney who can work out a deal for him. The longer he sits without...

My adult son was arrested for child molestation when he went to court for a DUI charge. He is indigent & needs an attorney.

Your son is facing serious time for child molestation and a lifetime of hardship if he is required to register as a sex offender. You need to do...

If a person car is search without a search warrant shouldnt the case be dimissed ?if a warrant is not shown to me isnt that ...?

If the police had probable cause, they could likely search your car without a warrant. Whether or not they had that, depends on the facts of the...

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Is this charge serious enough to expect prison time?

Your friend is facing serious time. How much time depends on how fast he gets an attorney working with him, as well as other factors, such as his...

Is it true that once your charged with a crime the courts have 6 months to get u in court or they have to drop it?

Unfortunately, the statute of limitations on most felonies in Georgia is 4 years. If your attorney had filed a Speedy Trial Demand once your case...