I think I may need some more information. However, the case while pending will not be transferred. However, the case after a plea or some sentencing can be transferred. I would suggest informing the court about the financial hardship and proceed from there.

Call the District attorney office and report the crime.

O.C.G.A. § 17-3-2.1 sets out the statute of limitations for most sex offenses involving children under the age of 16.

For offenses committed between July 1, 1992 and June 30, 2012, if the alleged victim of the offenses of... View More

Trial court has no discretion to alter or to allow parole board to alter mandatory minimum sentence of ten years for any serious violent felony, including armed robbery.  

Taylor v. State, 1999, 241 Ga.App. 439, 526 S.E.2d 910.

Statute prohibiting trial court from giving first... View More

Be worried. These are actual violations of your probation. When dealing with drug probations and clients with drug problems the court understands that people with drug problems may relapse. However, prison may be an actual concern depending on many factors like what the sentence was, how many times... View More

A death certificate serves as evidence only of (1) the death itself and (2) the immediate agency (reason) of the death. Other conclusions, such as those regarding the events leading up to the death or whether the cause of death was intentional or accidental, are not admissible. Swanson v. State,... View More

A person can be arrested without a warrant, however, that person has a constitutional right to have the probable cause for his or her continued detention reviewed by a neutral and detached magistrate as soon as reasonably feasible but, in any event, within 48 hours of the arrest.

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The cops can ask you anything. You have the right to remain silent. I strongly suggest you use it. You do not have to answer.

You will always get credit for the time served in custody depending on what the sentence order actually says. No motion is necessary, however, if the sentence is that you complete a program it may not matter how long it took you for them to get you a bed. I hope this helps.

The court does not have access to the USPS address changes. You have the obligation to inform the court of any address changes.

No, it is not right. However, if you have recently moved that may pose a problem. If the attorney was unable to file an entry because it wasn't indicted the notice would have been sent to you and not the attorney. You have a duty to inform the court of any changes to your address. I hope this... View More

Just call the court and ask. They will tell you. It could potentially just be a status hearing.

First, you would need to seek an attorney. Here are some steps they may take: They will look at your employment contract first to see if any remedies are outlined in your contract. Then they will research the parking lot and see if any remedies are available as a result of the incident. Then, the... View More

Look at your indictment and see exactly what are you accused with. You will see that the details of each charge will be different even slightly. An attorney can explain the differences and explain what is necessary to prove each charge as alleged.

Go to a lawyer first to discuss your options. You want a plan in place so you are aware of what can happen as a result of what moves you decide to make. In addition having an attorney will help alleviate criminal implications.

You should take care of the criminal matter first. Get a dismissal or acquittal and then you can effectively pursue a civil claim.

I would suggest you hire an attorney to complete the process for you. For certain cases, there may be more required to show why you should have your record restricted. Merely filling out the application is not going to be enough in your case. I hope this helps.

In Georgia any person who is charged with possession of marijuana, which possession is of one ounce or less, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 12 months or a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or both, or public works not to exceed 12 months. Ga.... View More

In Georgia any person who willfully covers any license plate with plastic, other material, or any part of his or her body in order to prevent or impede the ability of surveillance equipment to clearly photograph or otherwise obtain a clear image of the license plate is guilty of a misdemeanor and... View More

In order for an attorney to even begin to help you. We need to see the police report, get the dash cam, subpoena the officers' records, among the many other things necessary for case preparation. Just being innocent is never enough. You need an attorney to fight for your position. I hope this helps.

Because he is an adult, the only person that is legally allowed to speak with him about his case is his attorney. You may have issues that can be raised in a habeas petition, however, these have considerable hurdles to surmount. However, if the facts are as alleged there may be some arguments that... View More