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answered on Feb 24, 2020
(a) A person commits the offense of possession of tools for the commission of crime when he has in his possession any tool, explosive, or other device commonly used in the commission of burglary, theft, or other crime with the intent to make use thereof in the commission of a crime.
(b) A... View More 
Living in the same trailer park.I payed 1 months of rent and tells me that i need to move. I pay $672 a month. I gave them $1100 to move in. They knew he had the charge and he is on the lease.
answered on Feb 24, 2020
Hey there must be a valid lease first to see what legal recourse you have.
answered on Feb 24, 2020
A conviction for misdemeanor obstruction or hindering an officer requires proof of some form of knowing and willful opposition to the officer sufficient to constitute obstruction or hindrance. West's Ga.Code Ann. § 16–10–24(a). Martinez v. State, 743 S.E.2d 621 (Ga. Ct. App. 2013).... View More
First time offense
answered on Feb 24, 2020
Conviction of the offense of possession of tools for the commission of crime carries a penalty of one to five years imprisonment. O.C.G.A. § 16-7-20.
In November my child and others received a nude photo of another child (Victim) from a 3rd kid, (Sender). Child immediately deletes picture and never resent it to anyone. This all happened outside of school.
Today - 2 months later, Victim informs someone at school that picture may be... View More
They have no physical address for a office and has went out of his way to ignore the family for over 3 years now even though they are aware the family does not agree with the findings, has the evidence to prove the cause and manner of death to be different then listed on the death certificate, has... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2020
Georgia Bureau of Investigations
3121 Panthersville Road
DECATUR, GA 30034
Primary: (404) 244-2600
answered on Jan 16, 2020
Substantive violations occur if you commit a new crime during the probation period. A substantive violation is something more than a breach of a probation condition that is a byproduct of the original offense. A substantive violation is a separate act that involves committing a separate criminal... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2019
Get an attorney. This case may affect your ability to get into college and may reflect on your criminal history. Get an attorney,
I was charged with "possession of a weapon while committing a crime." - The neighbor's teenager said I tried to run over my fience'...NOT TRUE!
When the police arrived I was in my vehicle, they asked if I had any weapons after a moment I remembered that in the bottom of... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2019
"Under ' "the wing span" ' limitation of Chimel, a search incident is limited to that area within the lunge, within the reach, within the grasp of the arrestee—the area 'which may fairly be deemed to be an extension of his person'—the area in which the... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2019
No.
Any person who in good faith seeks medical assistance for a person experiencing or believed to be experiencing a drug overdose shall not be arrested, charged, or prosecuted for a drug violation if the evidence for the arrest, charge, or prosecution of such drug violation resulted... View More
It was a hit and run in my vehicle however I was at work during the time it happened. the person who was borrowing my car told me it was stolen and then proceeded to tell me months later it was actually a hit and run. What can I do ?
answered on Nov 1, 2019
Get a lawyer. Get proof that someone else was driving. Get proof that you were somewhere else at the time of the accident. Have a trial and present the evidence.
I hope this helps.
I’m on diversion for Marijuana less than an ounce I was order to pass one drug test . Upon getting on probation I switch to the hemp cbd my levels are dropping but came back with a faint negative line the last text I went from level 95 to 12. I have had 3 different officers this last officer is... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2019
Georgia’s medical marijuana law allows certain qualified persons to legally possess up to 20 fluid ounces of “low THC oil,” which is derived from the marijuana plant. It authorizes the Georgia Department of Public Health to issue a “Low THC Oil Registry Card” to qualified persons, which... View More
I would like to know or get an idea of what will happen
answered on Oct 24, 2019
1st there will be an Arraignment. The first step in a criminal case is a court appearance called an arraignment, in which the charges against the defendant are read before a judge. Then you will need an attorney if you don't have one. You will then request discovery. After receiving... View More
I was told by a Fulton County prosecutor that I'd be getting $500.00 in restitution from a man who stole and pawned some of my jewelry. When and how will this happen?
answered on Oct 24, 2019
The Director of Fulton County Victim-Witness Assistance Program is Ms. Chandrika Derricho.
Here is her information she will most likely give you a proper update on when and how you will get your funds.
Phone: 404-613-4581
Email: chandrika.derricho@fultoncountyga.gov
I hope this helps.
Cop lied to grand jury by stating that I ‘absconded’ But at the time I was not under arrest nor did I run, I turn myself in,I am not on probation or parole, so what was I absconding from?
answered on Oct 24, 2019
A grand jury sits not to determine innocence or guilt, but to assess whether there is an adequate basis for bringing a criminal charge. Every witness before a grand jury shall be informed of his privilege against self-incrimination and right to counsel and shall be advised that false answers may... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2019
An arrest warrant founded on probable cause carries with it the limited authority to enter a home in which the suspect lives when there is reason to believe the suspect is inside. This limited authority includes the right to enter the back yard of the home to prevent any attempted escape through... View More
Will I get probation ?
answered on Oct 24, 2019
In terms of the criminal charge, the first thing that Georgia looks at is a 10 year period. For a first DUI in a 10 year period, there is a minimum of 24 hours of confinement, 12 months of probation, a fine that ranges from $300 to $1000, license suspension, 40 hours of community service,... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2019
Georgia's burglary statute is very broad and does not limit its application to buildings of any particular type or in any particular condition. The burglary statute protects the dwelling house of another or any building, vehicle, railroad car, watercraft, aircraft, or other such structure... View More
I have read multiple articles stating that it is illegal for pedestrians to walk on limited-access highways in Georgia, and I understand why it would be. I have searched through multiple laws and can't find any code section that actually deems it illegal. For example, Atlanta has a city... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2019
(a) As used in this Code section, the term “pedestrian” means any person afoot and shall include, without limitation, persons standing, walking, jogging, running, or otherwise on foot.
(b) Where a sidewalk is provided, it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to stand or stride along and... View More
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