Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

I was arrested for criminal trespass in January of 2008. I posted bond and never received anything from the court about a court date. It has now been well over two years and I thought that the case was simply dropped. I was on the county sheriffs website today just looking around and I found the record of my arrest. It has the charge listed as criminal damage in the second degree. Is it possible for them to change the charge without informing me and since it has been so long do you think that they will still end up pursuing it?


Asked on 8/10/10, 9:20 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ralph Villani VILLANI LAW FIRM

Yes; by accusation (misdemeanor or felony) or indictment (felony) the State has the option to adjust the charges against you to fit the facts of the alleged crime as the State sees fit (even to the point of making a misdemeanor charge into a felony charge - or visa versa). You need to hire a good criminal attorney to check into it for you without causing any alarms to go off in the Solicitor's or DA's office.

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Answered on 8/15/10, 9:30 am


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