Q: how do you ensure probation/charges do not show up on your record?
I am being charged with two count of neglect and failure to restrain. The prosecuter said it is a minimum 6 month probation.
A:
Arrest and conviction records for criminal cases are controlled by federal and state law. If your mugshot and fingerprints were obtained, you HAVE a "record."
Whether that offense is ever removed from your record depends on the naure of the plea proceedings, and what is agreed and made part of the criminal record. Georgia law limits what cases can obtain "record restriction."
Your best bet is to NOT try to represent yourself. Get a local criminal defense lawyer to try to help you minimize the lifetime impact such a conviction might cause.
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