Hello XXXXXXXXXXX,
If you are already on probation and have a warrant for your arrest on another crime, when they pick you up, they will, of course, charge you with the new crime (harassment) and then it's likely they will address your probation which means a much higher bail to get out, or possibly no bail at all for a while. Your sentence, if found guilty, will also be more severe. You may have to stay in jail till everything is resolved. I do know that addressing the issues straight on tends to get you a lighter sentence, if you are really guilty, of course. I have given you the info on the charge you mentioned. It is as follows:
§ 16-11-39.1. Harassing phone calls. 1981. Amended 1995.
(a) A person commits the offense of harassing phone calls if such person telephones another person repeatedly, whether or not conversation ensues, for the purpose of annoying, harassing, or molesting another person or the family of such other person; uses over the telephone language threatening bodily harm; telephones and intentionally fails to hang up or disengage the connection; or knowingly permits any telephone under such person's control to be used for any purpose prohibited by this subsection.
(b) Any person who commits the offense of harassing phone calls shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
MISDEMEANORS IN GA
Definition of a MisdemeanorA misdemeanor is any crime other than a felony. Local ordinances in Georgia are, by definition, misdemeanors, and are tried in the municipal and/or magistrate courts.Punishment for most misdemeanors is up to 12 months in jail. You can get good time credit while in jail. Many jails only require you to serve half your sentence.
Fines for most are up to $1000, but can be as low as $300 for certain offenses.
Definition of a Misdemeanor of a High and Aggravated NatureLike a regular misdemeanor, a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature can only carry a sentence up to 12 months in jail. However, if you receive a jail sentence, the maximum good time credit you can get per month is only 4 days. In other words, in a month with 30 days, you will have to do 26.
Fines can be as high as $5000.
Misdemeanors - Other PunishmentIn addition to jail, probation, fines, and restitution, some common punishment for a misdemeanor conviction are as follows:
Community Service
Loss of Right to Possess a Firearm (e.g. Family Violence Offenses)
Loss of Federal Financial Aid for Your Education (Drug Offenses)
Precluded From Certain Job Opportunities
Loss of Driving Privileges
Suspension Of License Plate
Publication of Your Photo in the Newspaper
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