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answered on Feb 28, 2022
No - under Georgia's First Offender Act, a person found guilty of or entering a guilty plea to certain offenses (such as child molestation) are disqualified from being sentenced as a first offender.
answered on Feb 28, 2022
There is no choice of venue for criminal cases - venue lies with the county within with the alleged crime(s) occurred. In terms of jurisdiction, the only caveat would be if the alleged crime(s) violates federal law, which would then be prosecuted before the governing federal district court (rather... View More 
answered on Feb 28, 2022
As Mr. Levin stated, there are many attorneys that handle cases across multiple practices areas. Although there are many considerations that go into deciding on your attorney (i.e., experience, skill, communication, cost, etc.), you should select the attorney that you feel confident will be able to... View More
She applied for a warrant and had printed comments from fb that she said I had made during the hearing with no proofimadeit
answered on Dec 15, 2021
If your wife filed for a private warrant application, then you should receive notice of the hearing, where you will have an opportunity to cross-examine any witnesses, view/challenge any evidence, and defend yourself. It is very important that you attend, otherwise it is likely the Court will only... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2021
Unfortunately, no. While Georgia law does not explicitly prohibit it, federal law prohibits you for purchasing, possessing, or transporting firearms if you have been convicted of a family violence/domestic misdemeanor. A remedy you may pursue is to seek a pardon from the Georgia Board of Pardons... View More
Second offense
answered on Dec 15, 2021
If there is an active warrant out for a theft charge, then yes, you will be arrested and booked into the jail. There are many different theft charges in Georgia, both misdemeanors and felonies. There will likewise be many different considerations on whether or not you will have a bond (i.e., if... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2021
Your best option is to contact either your attorney (if you were represented) or the clerk's office, who can provide you with that information. However, if the statute of limitations has expired, unfortunately, you likely have little recourse to file your writ of habeas corpus. Best of luck.
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