Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

I was involved in an accident where the pickup truck and trailer Iwas driving left the road and the trailer came loose from the truck struck someone on the side of the road and killed them. I was charged with failure to maintain lane and vehicular homiside. This is my first offense. should I plead nolo and what should I expect my sentence to be if I do plead nolo


Asked on 11/23/10, 1:40 pm

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

You should not do anything or speak to anyone until you hire a Georgia criminal defense attorney to review your case and advise you of your options. Cost should not be an issue -- your freedom depends on it.

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

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Answered on 11/28/10, 1:48 pm
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

You should stop talking to anyone and hire the best criminal lawyer you can. Borrow if you have to. A conviction, or even a nolo plea, could mean a long time in prison and a criminal record for life. If you have to, sell everything you have. This is the most important thing in your life and it is urgent. Get counsel ASAP.

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Answered on 11/28/10, 3:13 pm
Lawrence Lewis Lawrence Lewis, P.C.

First of all the judge decides if he will accept a nolo plea. Second, a nolo plea is the equivalent of a guilty plea for purposes of sentencing. If someone is dead, you should expect to go to prison. How long you spend in prison is a function of the attorney you hire. Good luck

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Answered on 12/03/10, 9:07 pm


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