The delay - not likely. With COVID backlogs still being worked through, a delay of over a year is pretty par for the course. If they haven't given your lawyer discovery - maybe, that's a question you should ask them.

The max fine is $1000, but court costs and surcharges often double the amount of the fine. And be careful, because for a third offense jail time is definitely a possibility too.

If the firearm is evidence in the case for some reason (it doesn't sound like it, but for example, someone might also be charged with unlawful carry in addition to DUI), then they'll hang on to it for at least as long as the case stays pending in court. But if not, then they should be... View More

It depends on the jurisdiction, but generally your lawyer would need to file a motion to modify your bond conditions to remove the HD/GPS requirement. If you are eligible for a diversion program like PTI and you want to go that route, your lawyer might be able to get the Solicitor's office to... View More

You might want to consider retaining a new attorney to look into this. Your previous attorney might have a conflict in representing you if fixing this problem essentially forces him to admit he screwed up. I don't have enough information to say whether or not that is the case, but you should... View More

The possible penalties for a violation of South Carolina's unlawful communication statute (SC Code 16-17-430) are a fine between $100 and $500 or a jail sentence of up to 30 days. So a jail sentence does not have to be imposed upon a conviction, but it would be wise to retain an attorney to... View More

Georgia will consider that a "Super Speeder" ticket under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-189. If you pay the ticket without going to court or are convicted in court of going that speed, Georgia will assess an additional $200 fee payable to the state above and beyond whatever you paid to the court. You... View More

Maybe, maybe not. Sentencing is up to the judge. There's a good chance the first simple battery will factor into the judge's decision and/or the State's recommendation, and whether that amounts to a jail sentence will probably depend on the facts of both cases. If they're on... View More

If the victim is a minor, I think a conviction for 16-11-61 might require registration under OCGA § 42-1-12 (a)(9)(B)(xi). I would recommend consulting a lawyer who routinely handles cases that might hit Georgia's registry and talking to them about the specifics of your case, because these... View More

Generally, I'd say no. If the evidence at a probable cause hearing on an arrest warrant supports an entirely different offense, the court can amend the charge to reflect the correct crime rather than the crime listed on the warrant (O.C.G.A. § 17-7-29), and on the same theory, I've often... View More

Most likely, the jail will see the warrant, contact the issuing agency in Indiana, and verify whether it is a warrant that Indiana will request extradition for. Maybe, maybe not. If not, GA might release. If so, the extradition process will start. Would be smart to engage lawyers in both states.