Two students arrested at UGA KA party for cocaine possession

[AGDLynn]

I believe the article says something about probation for 1st time offenders.

I deal with consequences of Georgia's First Offender Act every day (multiple times). When a record check is done, the arrest will appear while they are still on probation. Once they have been successfully discharged, the arrest is "sealed" only to be disseminated to criminal justice agencies for certain purposes, including probate courts if they wanted to purchase a firearm or applying for certain cj jobs.

It is not sealed on the court records which is public record.

As an FYI, certain crimes don't qualify for FOA (including DUI). The law keeps changing as to what offenses may be disseminable after completion, i.e., certain sex offenses if the applicant is working with children, mentally challenged or elderly.

I feel sorry for them, their families and their orgs. Temptation is too great at such a young age.