Charlotte, NC asked in Criminal Law for Georgia

Q: How do I find out if the charge was dropped or is it on my record

I went to jail in 2017 for battery and cruelty to children 3rd degree where all I did was move the child out of the way so she wouldn't be hurt a cps worker came to the jail to talk with me and I never heard anything else from it I'm wanting to know how can I find out if they did charge me with it because by the time I got out of jail 3 mths later charges were dropped to disorderly conduct

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Homer P Jordan IV
Homer P Jordan IV
Answered
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: You may want to consult with an attorney who can review the facts of your case in detail and provide you with guidance.

Michael D. Birchmore agrees with this answer

Michael D. Birchmore
Michael D. Birchmore
Answered
  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: In addition to what Mr. Jordan has said, you may also want to re-post your question in the Criminal Law category as your question centers upon criminal law and not family law.

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