My FIRM advice is to hire a local attorney who practices both basic criminal defense as well a Family law. The issues are combined and the right work on the Family Law case will profoundly benefit your criminal matter. It is also a great wedge against her to force her to be more responsible. You... Read more »

The best way to get whatever information is in the file, including what evidence was made part of the record, is to contact the clerk of court for the matter and request a copy of the file.

Now the case you have is at the GA Supreme Court so the only filings will be those for the appeal... Read more »

It generally within a couple of weeks, but it is not #fast as the hearing schedule is all up to the courts. The best way to get a revocation moving is to hire a local lawyer who works in that circuit all the time and they should be able to facilitate directly with the Courts in an effort to move... Read more »

The above is correct and it stinks when the PD is ignoring the clients needs. Unfortunately often the PD's are dramatically overworked and cannot provide the services and attention that a private lawyer can, so it may be a good idea to call some LOCAL lawyers and inquire about hiring them.... Read more »

Absolutely you can be prosecuted under a few different pathways and this is a very precarious position for you. The state is very familiar with putative victims trying to assist and support their loved ones when they may have said something that is inculpatory, and they have a TON of tools to... Read more »

There are three relatively easy pathways

1. Call the local police and make a report. Officers are mandatory reporters with violence against children and will have to take notice

2. Call your local DFCS branch and do the same. They WILL take action

3. you can always apply... Read more »

Pretty sure that is some sort of local code, as the OCGA for that number is a venue issue. Without more info it is hard to say.

When officers are dispatched to a DV there are a lot of issues in play, and their primary goals are going to be securing the safety of everyone followed by... Read more »

Lots to unpack there. It "all depends" on the situation and facts, as a TPO is different from a criminal charge and the bond from a criminal charge operates differently than a TPO.

Marriage adds more complications and a step back to gather your thoughts and get some guidance from... Read more »

As it sounds and from the perspective of the report maker, generally the police officer investigating the incident. It is not a conclusive finding in an investigation, and primary aggressor is most important when determining who is going to be arrested and then during the prosecution it becomes... Read more »

You are facing a super hard issue and the world is not very understanding.

The main issue is that no one should be in fear, especially children, at home. And a call to police is undeniable that you were scared, so the state is going to take a position that the call was valid and therefore... Read more »

Unfortunately no, and the "Victim Witness" is one of the most difficult folks to interact with if you are involved with a DV case. They work for the State and against the defendants penal interests. Regardless of whether you work with them, they are working for the Prosecution and that... Read more »

Generally within the term of court you’re fine. I’d have to check the dates for Forsyth. Do you want to talk with your lawyer at length before making that call valve because once you file there’s basically no shot at ever getting a plea that good again. So you really need to be sir. Judges... Read more »

The answer is almost always case specific with the default position being "no." Check the order that was actually issued and it should directly address firearms. Especially if the TPO is DV related, the courts are very wary of firearm possession when there are such emotional issues before it.

All misdemeanors in GA are guaranteed a bond, but it appears the real issue here is they are prosecuting him for violation of a bond condition. Even if he and you wanted to have contact, if he is found to be in contact with you he is subject to prosecution.

The best thing for y'all... Read more »

Thats a hard one as there are so many variables.

https://ody.dekalbcountyga.gov/portal/ is the online docket and you should be able to find his case info there, but without knowing more it is tough to predict how long until his next judicial event. It could be a couple, of weeks or a long... Read more »

Get your handler to put instructions IN WRITING so IF there are negative consequences you have a built in defense. You may want to hire a private lawyer to assist you as the Cops will hang you out to dry more often than not.

Scriveners issues and mistakes of this nature should not be ignored, as the State will just "create" an alias for him if this doesn't get corrected, and that will follow him for life.

Get your sons lawyer to fix the error, as it will not prevent the State from prosecuting... Read more »

All depends on the investigation and what turns up. You can also either sit silently OR actively participate, if you have an appetite or desire for that. If you may be criminally liable, advance cooperation can also be mitigation for when you face potential consequences. Generally I advise... Read more »

A negotiated deal is presented to the court for approval and the judge can either accept or reject it. In MOST cases the recommendation is is less than the statutory maximum, which is what the court can sentence too for any particular charge. It sounds like the person is taking a plea to 3 years... Read more »

You do not have to be present in the state for an indictment to be presented to the grand jury. As long as the GJ acted within the statute of limitations it is likely valid. That means he needs to get a lawyer to defend him as they will prosecute him while incarcerated and those are serious... Read more »