They did not read my meranda rights did not show me the drugs they font in car
answered on Jun 20, 2020
I am very sorry for your situation. This is a good question.
The fact that the police officer failed to read you your Miranda rights after you were arrested or taken into custody may be able to help you exclude from evidence any inculportory statements that you may have made to the police... View More 
I have the ticket from Georgia and on the citation where it says registration number and year. the cop inserted the date 1921 then state Illinois (my location). I’m wondering if this is a typo and can be used to throw out the case.
answered on Jun 15, 2020
This is a good question. A typo on a traffic ticket is normally not enough, by itself, to secure an outright dismissal prior to trial.
Nevertheless, an experienced Georgia traffic ticket and/or criminal defense attorney may be able to use the typo or mistake in negotiatons to try to keep... View More
I was charged with aggravated battery for injury to the ear, charged with aggravated battery for the injury to the back of the head and charged with aggravated assault in general for the victim
answered on Jun 15, 2020
This is a good question.
Unfortunately, the answer is yes. The State is permitted to charge a Defendant with multiple counts of aggravated battery.
However, the fact that the State is permitted to charge you does not mean that the State will positively be able to prove its case... View More
I got 4 tickets when I went to court for them they switched them over to State court.
answered on Jun 11, 2020
This is an excellent question.
Different State courts move at different speeds.
I would first advise you to contact the State Court Clerk for the County to make sure that you have not missed a court date and that the court has your correct mailing address.
The statute of... View More
I just purchased a truck under glow and forgot to impress the blue color when I left to go home. I was pulled over and given a ticket. Will I have to pay $1,000 just for driving 1 time with blue lights?!
answered on Jun 11, 2020
This is a good question. However, an attorney will need to know many more facts and details about the case before advising you.
I would advise you to also contact an experienced Georgia traffic ticket and/or criminal defense attorney who can provide a detailed case evaluation and fee... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2020
Many more facts would need to be known before an attorney would be able to advise you in this matter.
I would advise you to also contact an experienced Georgia criminal defense attorney who can provide a detailed case evaluation and fee quote after speaking with you about the case and your... View More
There are multiple issues with my paperwork... Starting from the time I was arrested, warrant that was filed (while I was in custody), and officers' statement. Also, there is another defendant's evidence report in my discovery packet, even though I do not have any co-defendants.
answered on Jun 11, 2020
This is an excellent question. Unfortunately, the Court is not likely going to Dismiss the case based on the errors that you have described.
I would advise you to also contact an experienced Georgia criminal defense attorney who can provide a detailed case evaluation and fee quote based on... View More
I bailed out on the charge before seeing a judge. The release paper work just had “to be determined” for the court date. The charge I was arrested on was phone harassment but was later changed to tampering with a witness. I was notified of that though a letter from the DA.
answered on Jun 9, 2020
This is an excellent question.
Different courts move at different speeds. Cases in which the Defendant is not in custody or jail move slower than cases in which the Defendant is in jail. One year is longer than the norm to not have received an arraignment court date but not unheard of for... View More
I don't know if I should pay the fine or go to the court... and how long do I have to pay the fine?
answered on May 31, 2020
This is an excellent question.
Many more details would need to be known in order to give you a complete evaluation with respect to what will happen to your commercial driver's license if you plead guilty to failing to secure a load.
It is always best to contact an experienced... View More
I was a victim of sexual assault about a year ago. I have struggled with this for a while, and now want to pursue legal action against the assailant. Should I pursue civil or criminal charges? And how involved would I personally have to be in either process (appearing in court, deposition,... View More
answered on May 29, 2020
I am very sorry for your situation. This is an excellent question.
Many more details would need to be known in order to give you a complete evaluation and advise you in this situation.
I would advise that you contact an experienced attorney for a 1 hour consultation to address your... View More
answered on May 28, 2020
This is an excellent question.
Many more details would need to be known in order to give you a complete evaluation with respect to whether your GA drivers license could be suspended.
The rule in GA is that if you are unable 18 years old, the GA Department of Driver Services will... View More
answered on May 27, 2020
This is a good question.
If the value of the property in a theft by receiving crime exceeds $500, the crime is considered a felony. A theft by receiving felony conviction carries a minimum sentence of one-year with a maximum sentence of 10 years.
However, the Judge has the... View More
answered on May 27, 2020
This is an excellent question.
The rule in GA is that if you are unable 18 years old, the GA Department of Driver Services will suspend your driver's license for 6 months if you accrue 4 or more points on your driving record within a 12 month period.
23 mph over the posted... View More
answered on May 18, 2020
This is a good question.
It is best to contact an experienced Georgia traffic ticket attorney to see if it is possible to get your specific ticket case dismissed or reduced.
The attorney will need to know the specific details about your case including the specific court and... View More
I had no intention on doing anything this person was telling me i wasn't taking my kids anywhere and i have or had full custody of until this craziness because this person had been trying to get me locked up and i was just trying to leave for two days but one of my kids also heard the argument... View More
answered on May 17, 2020
I am sorry for the situation that you are in.
This is a good question.
The true answer depends on a very close examination of the facts and whether the court understands that you were not serious when you made the statement that you would kill the other person and the other person... View More
It was an adult dating website, and I sent one sexual picture but only when u randomly sent me one, and I met And only talked to her for about an hour before I blocked Her.
answered on May 16, 2020
This is a good question.
The true answer depends on a very close examination of the facts.
For example, what information did the other person say to you about his or her age and what did you say in response? Please do not answer this question on this forum since it is public and... View More
I have had no violations, I live in Georgia now and my PO thinks its crazy im on for 4 more years. Ive been employed up until covid 19 b
answered on May 14, 2020
This is a good question. You can file a Motion with the Court asking to modify or terminate your probation.
I am a criminal defense attorney with 24 years experience. Please do not hesitate to call me if you would like to discuss my case evaluation and fee quote further.
Good... View More
I have been under investigation for driver's license fraud for about 8 years. Knowing that the statute of limitations have been up, these investigators are putting me through the same things. They are not putting the case through the courts or giving me my license, they keep telling me i... View More
answered on May 12, 2020
I regularly handle suspended license issues with the GA DDS.
Please feel free to call me on my cell phone at 404-932-3099 to discuss your situation.
Best regards,
Sean McIlhinney, Esq.
6625 The Corners Parkway, Suite 115
Norcross, GA 30092
Cell:... View More
it is my first ticket and i am 19 years old and i have no idea what i can do especially since he gave me a break what should i do and how much should i expect to pay? it says there is a court notice but no court case number so am i able to just pay it online or do i still have to show up to court?... View More
answered on May 4, 2020
It is great that the police officer reduced your ticket to 78 mph in a 65 mph zone because if you were convicted of speeding 92 mph in a 65 mph zone, pursuant to GA law, you would suffer a 6 month license suspension since you are under 21 years of age.
Assuming, (1) that the ticket is... View More
answered on May 4, 2020
This is a very good question.
The Georgia code §16-11-36 states that a person commits the offense of loitering or prowling when he is in a place at a time or in a manner not usual for law-abiding individuals under circumstances that warrant a justifiable and reasonable alarm or immediate... View More
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