Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia
Can you have a conviction by a jury changed to the First Offender Act after the fact, because your attorney did not know that you could ask the Judge to recieve it. He thought that you were only entitled on a Plea Arrangement.....This is in the State of Georgia....(Felony)
Asked on 2/24/10, 8:02 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Charles W. Field
Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law
Generally, once a trial starts, all bets are off and you are stuck with the result. However, you might consult with another local attorney to see if the fact that your attorney did not know all the options might afford you some relief.
Answered on 3/01/10, 8:12 am
Ralph Villani
VILLANI LAW FIRM
NO; file motion for new trialciting ineffective assisatnce of counsel within 30 days of verdict filing, if out of term of court, however, you need to file extraordinary motion(s) and/or habeas citing ineffective assisatnce of counsel
Answered on 7/08/10, 10:32 am
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