Rome, GA asked in Criminal Law for Georgia

Q: CAN JUDGE REDUCE SENTENCE & FINE ON A TRAFFICKING METH CHARGE FOR FIRST TIME OFFENSE OF ANY KIND WITH THE LAW?

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David Edward Boyle
David Edward Boyle
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Monroe, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: The judge can reduce the confinement time if certain factors are present and the DA consents but such a reduction means you will not be eligible for parole.

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL

A: I think we have some misplaced modifiers which makes your question incapable of being answered with certainty

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