Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

Hello,

I have a question. I was convicted of a drug offense last year and was sentenced to four years probation under the Georgia first offender act. I would like to know will this appear as a felony on my record? My lawyer told me to put no to a conviction when it comes to applications but my probation officer said to put yes. I am confused, and i dont want to lie on a application causing a future employer to not want to hire me at all.


Asked on 7/18/10, 5:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jessica Towne Clark & Towne, PC

You paid your lawyer good money for good advice. Listen to it. You are NOT a convicted felon today, and you can avoid ever being a convicted felon by finishing your sentence with no new arrests or violations of probation. You can't get firearms, but you can vote. You probably want to make sure a future employer understands this, and you'll want to make sure your file and GCIC are properly recorded when your sentence is over.

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Answered on 7/19/10, 1:08 pm


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