Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

What happens at a commitment hearing when the detective fails to show up? Is the case supposed to be dismissed? Is it legal for the judge to postpone and give another date?


Asked on 1/22/13, 11:23 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Lawrence Lewis Lawrence Lewis, P.C.

See website for info on prelim or commitment hearing (same thing): http://www.lawrencelewispc.com/pages.php?go=pinfo&PID=31

Good luck

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Answered on 1/22/13, 11:30 am
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

It's in the judge's discretion what to do (reset or dismiss).

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Answered on 1/22/13, 1:27 pm


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