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Mandatory Sentencing In Georgia (CRIMINAL LAW & PROCEDURE)

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 13:54:00 GMT

Are Judges obligated to give you mandatory sentening or is there room for alternative sentencing.

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  • Sun, 23 Dec 2007 14:35:00 GMT(1)
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    I would think the word "mandatory" would be end of story. However as I noted in your other thread (see link) ask your Attorney to engage in plea deals with Da that might drop charge to misdemeanor and thus avoid the mandatory felony sentencing
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