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Q: Can a probation officer ask for jail time on a misdemeanor charge while on felony probation if the charges for the

Misdemeanor haven't been delt with

Austin Burke Nelson
Austin Burke Nelson
answered on Jan 5, 2024

Probation comes with a variety of conditions and these conditions can vary from person to person. However, a prohibition against committing a new criminal offense is usually a standard condition of probation. If it is proven that a person violated the terms of probation, this can open them up to... View More

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Q: Hello! I have a quick question, is it legal to own a sword in my home in Colorado Springs?

I know the open carry law says no, but I can't find any information about just owning it and displaying it in my home

Austin Burke Nelson
Austin Burke Nelson
answered on Dec 30, 2023

Ownership of a sword in your home is not specifically prohibited by any current law in the Colorado Revised Statutes. However, since a sword can be construed as a weapon or even a deadly weapon, there may be other situations that make ownership or possession of such an item illegal based off your... View More

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Q: How long can a Georgia county jail hold someone charged with a misdemeanor without giving them Bond or a trial?
Austin Burke Nelson
Austin Burke Nelson
answered on Dec 30, 2023

This depends on a variety of factors. All persons arrested on a misdemeanor in Georgia must be brought before a judge for a bail determination within 48 hours after a warrantless arrest or 72 hours after arrest on a warrant. There are situations in which bail may be revoked, such as a situations... View More

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