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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: How can someone be charged with poss of firearm by convected felone if a firearm was never produced?

I think theres also a cruelty to anamals felonie charge there to. A dog was killed or they say one was killed dog was never found either just like a firearm! This person was on parole but that has since ran out. What might come of this?

Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on Jun 13, 2018

You have not provided enough information. There are many questions I have about this case, and I am happy to help answer these questions but I need a lot more information.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: Will I have the opportunity to postpone my case if I do not have a lawyer?

My case is in the Municipal Court in Marietta Georgia

Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on Jun 6, 2018

That court is typically pretty lenient when it comes to a first time continuance to get a lawyer.

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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Divorce for Georgia on
Q: I go on trial Monday for battery how much time can I end up getting
Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on Jun 6, 2018

Simple battery? You face up to 12 months in jail on that case. Whether you get that time or not depends on a number of other factors.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: A graduation house party had unknown people who were asked to leave they left and disturbed neighbors. What can I do?

Those people were asked to leave and they did but they walked around neighborhood and were rude to neighbors and urinated in their yards. I was charged disorderly house. Those same kids smelled of marijuana but none was found after subsequent search by police. What can I do?

Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on Jun 4, 2018

Hire an attorney.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Probate for Georgia on
Q: What to do if first offenders act was not completed? I need a lawyer located in Georgia.

2008 moved to Arizona they submitted case but P.O. that received my case passed away. GA wouldn't resubmit because I was a resident of AZ. In 2013 GA suspended my license. What to do? I really want this resolved.

Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on Jun 4, 2018

I need more information. Your post is unclear. You entered a plea under First Offender in Georgia?

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3 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Georgia on
Q: Is it legal to refuse a blood or breath test?
Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on Jun 4, 2018

Absolutely. You have a constitutional right to refuse.

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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: How long can a person be detained in jail without being convicted of a crime? It's been 8mon for my friend .

He's currently in there based on a statement given . In the statement the person said he had a gun so he's been charged with possession of a firearm but when they searched him they didn't find a fire arm but he's still being charged with possession.

Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on May 31, 2018

Does he not have a bond? What about a lawyer? 8 months is a long time, but it does happen.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: What happens to a Juvenile who has no criminal record and they steal a car
Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on May 30, 2018

It depends on a lot of factors, so I would need more information to assess this. But the juvenile needs an attorney ASAP.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Georgia on
Q: What is the fee for this violation
Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on May 30, 2018

What violation? Call the court and ask.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: Is a copy of a search warrant legal?

A search warrant was given at a residence that had copy written across it, but upon entering the home the officers asked permission to look in draws and cabinets. Also, people were searched and let leave the premises even though illegal items were found in their possession.

Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on May 30, 2018

A copy of a search warrant is OK. That being said, it sounds like there may be a lot of issues in this case. You should hire an attorney ASAP.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Georgia on
Q: A state trooper gave me a ticket on 5-27-18 for looking at my phone but the ticket says a court of 2017. What do I do?
Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on May 29, 2018

Call the court where your case is pending and ask them when the actual date is.

2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Georgia on
Q: Dui

You

got 3 tickets on Sept 1 2016. Dui, failure to maintain lane and speeding 55 in a 45..... I went to jail and they did bloodwork.... I just found out tonight that I have a warrant for failure to appear. On my tickets it has that the court date would be discussed at a later time. I never... View More

Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on May 29, 2018

You definitely need to hire an attorney. You are required to update your address with the court. Updating your address on your driver's license doesn't, unfortunately, update your address in the court system. But you may be able to resolve the bench warrant without going to jail,... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Georgia on
Q: My son has had 3 duis in Fl and had his license revoked about 10 years ago.

He moved to GA and about 1 year agao he was sitting in his truck about a mile from home. His keys were laying in the seat and a policeman came up and charged him with dui. Is there any way to get this reduced to another charge?

Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on May 29, 2018

It is hard to say without knowing more information about the arrest. Regardless, he needs an attorney ASAP.

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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: How to get a bond set?

My fiance is currently locked up because of a bench warrant was issued for his arrest. We never received a summons to court so we didn't know of the trial date. We received the warrant in the mail, which confused the sheriffs department considering they didn't have the warrant yet. There... View More

Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on May 29, 2018

A bench warrant means either 1) he missed court, or 2) the DA brought an indictment that resulted in a new charge from what he was arrested for originally. He needs an attorney ASAP.

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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: Is it legal to be in jail 8 months without a first appearance?
Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on May 25, 2018

I find it hard to believe that a person has been in jail for 8 months without a first appearance.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: No first appearance.8 months in jail
Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on May 25, 2018

What is your question? I find it hard to believe that this person hasn't seen a judge yet. Does this person not have a lawyer?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: 8 months in jail. No first appearance..legal?
Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on May 25, 2018

I find it hard to believe that this person hasn't seen a judge yet. Does this person not have a lawyer?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: 8 months in jail. No first appearance
Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on May 25, 2018

What is your question? I find it hard to believe that this person hasn't seen a judge yet. Does this person not have a lawyer?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Georgia on
Q: What are my rights if I was falsely put in jail for child molestation and the child later came out and said that they

Charged with child molestation child later came out and said that that statement he gave was false and nothing ever happened . What are my rights and how can I get the charges dropped ? And could I sue for loosing my job and defamation of character

Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on May 25, 2018

Do you have a lawyer defending these charges? You need to worry about defending the charges prior to suing anyone.

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