Georgia Felonies Legal Questions

First let me make it clear that this answer in no way creates a lawyer/client relationship; and I am a S.C. attorney and board certified internist.  Your husband should consider a different line of work as it appears he is doing nothing to make your life easier (that is the doctor in me).  The pending charges are just that, pending; and should not affect his parole, should the parole board see fit to grant it.  If he does get parole, and I hope he does, you will need (assuming you can afford one) an excellent criminal lawyer in Georgia to defend him, as the sheriff will probably arrest him on the pending charges.  He is a lucky man to have a woman like you to stand by him. Regards to you, Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D., LLC www.michaelsribnicklaw.com... Read Answer

It is common for a judge to ask whether you are under the influence of anything at the time of your plea.  If you were asked and denied it, that is not good.  What are you trying to accomplish?  If it was never mentioned, then you could petition the court to reopen your case as your plea wasnt proper if you were under the influence.... Read Answer

Yes, it is possible for your probation to be revoked based on many different things including witness testimony by police officers, probation officers, or alleged victims making accusations against you.  It is not necessary to be booked into a jail for the process to start.  You could be in front of a judge for a revocation (where you are on probation) before you even get arrested on the subsequent change.   This is most likely if the warrant for the new charge is in a different jurisdiction that the one where you are reporting to probation. You can always retain a lawyer before your arrest to protect your rights, negotiate a turn-in or bond, and to represent your interests in your case.... Read Answer