Will calling his D.A help him any?

Your boyfriend is being held in jail and has not made bond, so I'm assuming the charge is fairly serious or he has other criminal charges in his...

In Georgia, revocation of probation is governed generally by statute. Once a condition of probation has been violated, the Georgia Code authorizes...

Under normal probation, a positive urine test would be considered a "technical" violation and the maximum time a probationer could be revoked would...

The best course of action for a person charged with possession of marijuana; student needs to keep financial aid as well as DL

Official Code of Georgia 16-13-2 is the statute regarding "Conditional Discharge" for a first offense of possession of marijuana. It's very similar...

What is the sentence for felony cruelty to children in the first degree

Each count of Aggravated Assault is punishable by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 20 years imprisonment. Cruelty to Children in...

Three things happen when you plead guilty. You stand in front of the judge and plead, the judge finds you guilty or "adjudicates" you guilty, and...

I have a misdemeanor for marijuana less than 1 0z. Is the first offender plea going to help me more than just pleaing guilty?

The First Offender Statute in Georgia does provide a way for an accused person to plead guilty but keep a felony or misdemeanor conviction off of...

Can two men be charged with the same pistol?

Official Code of Georgia 16-2-20 concerns persons who are considered a "Party to the Crime". A person is a party to the crime if they aid, abet,...

Can you be jailed and charge with a serious crime even if you don't fit the description of the suspect?

Yes, he can be jailed and held for trial even if the evidence against him is weak. Police officers commonly make arrests on weak cases, Magistrate...

What happens if a inmate's public defender has not had time to talk with him about his case and he is to go to trial soon?

The public defender's with whom I'm familiar are talented and devoted attorneys, but many of them have crushing workloads. Continue trying to...