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answered on Nov 13, 2019
It depends on the type of hearing being sought. For example, a commitment hearing is done by a court of inquiry, but a trial is done by a court of record.
is it possible that the price on the ticket is just listed incorrectly and should I fight it if so?
answered on Nov 11, 2019
$1,000,000 is well outside of the legal penalty range for individual speeding & seatbelt violations in Georgia.
I got a traffic citation while traveling in GA but live in FL and there is only a court date not a price. Is there anyway to transfer the court to a florida court or pay the fine without having to travel all the way back up here? It shows 78 in a 55. Also the officer told me it was 68 but on the... View More 
answered on Nov 11, 2019
Usually you can pay a speeding ticket online, but you need to be very careful about Georgia's "super speeder" law.
OCGA § 40-6-189
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(b): In addition to any other fines or penalties imposed by any local jurisdiction or the... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2019
Criminal defense motions should usually be filed prior to arraignment, if possible.
Since most drug cases are felonies, discovery in those cases is generally pursued reciprocally, meaning the prosecution has to show you their evidence but you also have to show the prosecution yours.
answered on Oct 28, 2019
If you are asking about the court-costs, such as filing fees to initiate the dispossessory action, contact your local clerk of court.
The cost of attorney assistance will vary depending on the circumstances of each attorney you ask.
Be very careful if trying to do this yourself.... View More
Has my profile as a citizen appeared as damaged or untrustworthy due to a misdemeanor criminal tresspass charge?
answered on Oct 28, 2019
PIggy-backing on Counselor Schiffer's adroit answer, whether a conviction matters to a potential non-public employer or association generally depends on that employer's or association's own preferences and concerns.
That being said, it is most likely preferable to keep the... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2019
Your refusal to sign the traffic citation is not, by itself, sufficient grounds for the citation to be dismissed - otherwise nobody would sign them.
It was not in his possession but in the lady's trash but he was the o kynone
answered on Oct 24, 2019
Based on your description, I would expect the prosecution in his case to proceed on a theory of "constructive possession", which is a way to have something (legally) without actually holding it. This idea comes up frequently in drug cases.
Can the state also bring charges on him wouldn't it be double jeopardy if so
answered on Oct 4, 2019
No, it would not be double jeopardy. His prison punishment was "administrative", not "criminal".
The prison's punishment does not go onto his criminal record, and it does not increase the maximum amount of time on his sentence (setting aside parole... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2019
Your trial should be about what you did, not about who you are (or who you were).
Georgia's rule 404 is supposed to prohibit the use of "character evidence" (evidence of your character). However, there are several exceptions to the rule, and lawyers and judges frequently... View More
I got her out on a 1094.00 bond last night.
Will she get jail time or a fine &probation. She don't have any charges on her record of shoplifting. Years ago she had a dwi that is all that is on her record..
If you could please let me know thank you
answered on Oct 4, 2019
I agree with Counselor Schiffer.
I would expect "fine + probation" given the scenario you described, unless there are some other, egregious facts in the case.
The more severe consequence will likely be the fact of the shoplifting conviction itself, regardless of the... View More
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