Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

I did a Pre-Trial Intervention Program in 2001 and then I had my record expunged in FL, which I have documentation of. I was informed by my lawyer in FL that basically means the state dropped the case after completion of the program, which I did. In GA which would be eqivalent to FL Pre-trial Intervention Program? The 1st Offender Treatment without Adjudication of guilt or the Pretrial Deversion? Would I have to answer yes to any of them because my record is expunged?


Asked on 10/01/11, 12:37 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Lawrence Lewis Lawrence Lewis, P.C.

The GA equivalent is the pre-trial diversion (PTD) program, where your record is expunged. First offender, does not expunged your criminal record. If the questionis asked have you ever been arrested, you might want to say yes, especially if you have taken 1st offender, nolo or Alford plea. See website for further explanation: www.lawrencelewispc.com Good luck

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Answered on 10/01/11, 12:51 pm
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

Think about what you are asking in this and the other question. You don't have a legal issue - you have an honesty issue. It does not matter what we think. It matters what the prospective employer thinks. If you say you have not been arrested and the google or background says you have, that is the end of it as far as your chances for the job. You won't have an opportunity to explain. If you were arrested, the answer is "yes."

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Answered on 10/01/11, 1:24 pm


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