Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

I would like to know how can a charge that have yet been indicted show up on your criminal record and stops me from obtaining employment. I would further like to know is my 6th amendement right been violated because this case have been on a dead docket for 3 years?


Asked on 8/28/10, 3:56 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Phillip M. Cook Cook Legal Services, LLC

Your criminal record contains any charges brought against you PLUS any convictions, judgments, etc. As such, the minute you get arrested, you have a criminal record, whether the local prosecutor decides to proceed or not. If your case has been on the dead docket for 3 years, I would STRONGLY recommend that you hire a Georgia criminal defense attorney to explain your rights moving forward.

Best of luck.******The above is for informational purposes only and does not create an attorney-client privilege.*******

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Answered on 9/03/10, 4:02 am
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

I've never seen someone before complain about a dead docket. It's almost as good as a dismissal (and, depending on the charge, after that long, may not be able to be brought to trial). You need to discuss this with your lawyer.

Any arrest you have - unless expunged - appears in your criminal history.

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Answered on 9/04/10, 4:05 pm


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