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answered on Oct 24, 2019
The terms “etiologic agent” and “infectious substance” are synonymous.
(b) The transportation of infectious substances and regulated medical waste, including but not limited to the marking of packages and marking or placarding of vehicles with appropriate warnings, shall comply with... View More 
I have a felony warrant issued for failure to appear in Lake County court Indiana in 2007. I just found out three weeks ago. It was driving while intoxicated and I was doing community service and a bench warrant was issued for failure to appear after I moved back to Ga. I thought my community... View More
Served four days in jail for criminal impersonation in 2009. Was living in Tennessee at the time and failed to appear
answered on Aug 23, 2019
A person who gives a false name, address, or date of birth to a law enforcement officer in the lawful discharge of his official duties with the intent of misleading the officer as to his identity or birthdate is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Ga. Code Ann. § 16-10-25
Fiance was convicted of theft by rec stolen property, that he bought at a local pawn shop. How can he be convicted when he didnt know it was stolen? It was purchased from a place of business. He was already on parole for a prior conviction.
answered on Aug 23, 2019
He needs to fight the case.
Proof of possession, alone, of recently stolen property, is not sufficient to establish the essential element of the offense of theft by receiving stolen property that the possessor knew or should have known that the property was stolen. West's Ga.Code Ann.... View More
Vehicle left at scene to retrieve later. No claim to insurance . No injuries
answered on Jul 15, 2019
You can't lie about it. So be careful what you say to the insurance company and if you are still making payments to the lender. However, I would still consult an attorney with more information to make sure you are good.
answered on Jul 15, 2019
You can't lie about it. So be careful what you say to the insurance company and if you are still making payments to the lender. However, I would still consult an attorney with more information to make sure you are good.
Would like a lawyer who can practice in Georgia but is not a Georgia attorney or a Harvard or Duke grad...
Texas has a hold, husband is in GA jail (paulding) if they don't file for an extention immediately, does paulding county detention center HAVE to release him? Already have a lawyer working for him in TX, just need to get him out of jail here to get him home to myself and our children under 2... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2019
It all depends on the Sheriffs. Different counties have different policies. However, you may want to just check with TX and see when they are going to pick him up first. Because if they make a promise to pick him up he may not be released in 14 days.
Abetting?
answered on Jul 15, 2019
Is she in prison (or a felon) for the kidnapping of the child? I need so much more information to answer. Statute of Limitations issues can be presented. So please seek counsel from an attorney.
I have paid all penalties and have insurance now but I have to go to court. This is my first offense, am I facing jail time for this? Do I need a lawyer? I never received the notification in the mail due to moving so I had no idea.
answered on Jul 15, 2019
First up! Officers can absolutely lie to you. If you got a ticket. You still have to answer to the court. You may want an attorney to make sure that none of your rights are violated and that you fully understand the process.
I was paying attention to the road while driving, but cop stated that i wasnt paying attention to the road. I never held up traffic, nor swerved, nor created an accident. How is it I can get charged with simply turning the radio? The cop didnt even pull me over when he said that i wasnt paying... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2019
Confirm the reason for the citation first. GEt the police report. Then hire an attorney and fight it. But the law is clear that statute is not referring to the radio.
“Wireless telecommunications device” means a cellular telephone, a portable telephone, a text-messaging device, a... View More
I had my indicators on to get onto the right lane and there was a distance of at least two cars, my car has cameras and sensors that tell me there was a space of two cars and the moment they saw my indicators they sped up and hit my side view mirror. After wards when we pulled over they got very... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2019
Hire an attorney and have a trial. You will need to subpoena people and have witnesses if you want to fight this.
answered on Jul 10, 2019
Georgia law does not restrict additional aftermarket vehicle lighting which would include neon underglow. Therefore it’s our conclusion that in Georgia neon underglow is not illegal, as long as you follow these restrictions:
Red, blue, violet and green colors are expressly forbidden... View More
The lights don't flash unless your pressing on the brakes.
answered on Jul 10, 2019
Every motor vehicle manufactured after January 1, 1954, is required to be equipped with two taillights, to be maintained in good repair, and must be wired so as to be lighted whenever the headlights are lighted, and at least one brake light, which must emit a red light upon application of the foot... View More
I switched to central lane from right lane, as I had to turn into a strip mall. There was white arrow in central lane showing I could turn left and that is where I entered the central lane.
accident had insurance through Geico. Geico obtained a judgement and had license suspended. She was incarcerated (unrelated) for two years. Had no way to pay Geico. Fast forward several years pulled over and fined for driving on suspended license, no insurance.
Since then I... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2019
Get another attorney. The old attorney breached the contract so you should get some money back. Don't move without an attorney But especially considering her criminal history you never want to chance it. I pray this helps.
I was given a citation in August 2017, and missed my court date. I never received anything in the mail about court or even anything about my license being suspended a few months later. I've looked up the citation number online and it's nowhere to be found. My license was suspended... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2019
TAKE CARE OF THE FTA.... IT NOT ONLY SUSPENDED YOUR LICENSE. YOU GOT A WHOLE WARRANT. You are going to have to pay the FTA or provide a good excuse to get potential fine excused. Take care of the FTA first or be in fear of warrants. I pray this helps.
Is there any defense. Nothing else but violation. Whats the best defense f o r this.
answered on Jul 10, 2019
You can always have a trial. But its either you had headlights or not. You can ask for a lower fine or community service.
But I believe, the reason for the stop wasn’t warrant I made a left hand turn out of a private drive across two lanes and the center lane into the left lane and immediately put my right turn signal on to merge into the right lane, because I was making a right hand turn within 1/8 mile. On the... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2019
You need to have a trial. They are not going to dismiss it. Your options are hiring an attorney to represent you OR you can have a trial on your own because you are debating all the facts. I pray this helps.
I was in left hand lane because traffic moved over for emergency vehicle on other side of hill that officer could not see, and he said he gave me the ticket because the sign says no (trucks) over 6 wheels in left hand lane, he said the bus is built on truck axles so it is therefore considered a... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2019
In O.C.G.A. section 40-6-52, the legislature established rules governing the operation of trucks on multi-laned highways. “ ‘Truck’ means any vehicle equipped with more than six wheels.”
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