Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia
First Offender Act
My child (17) was arrested in Doughtery County on 3 felony drug charges. His court appointed attorney said he will probably get First Offender Treatment. What exactly is this?
Asked on 9/22/02, 6:12 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Dan Conaway
Conaway&Strickler, P.C.
Re: First Offender Act
The first offender act is designed to keep your record clean. When you plea under first offender, you are usually given a fine and probation, and if you remain clean while under probation, the charge stays off of your criminal record. If you have another charge, fail a drug test or fail to pay the fines, your first offender status can be revoked and the charge will stay on your record.
Answered on 9/23/02, 3:13 pm
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