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He received 2 tickets and summoned to appear in court soon. He received a "driving without a license" and also a "open container " ticket. He... View More 
answered on Feb 26, 2019
Hire an attorney in Augusta who handles traffic tickets and who can probably appear in your husband's absence.
answered on Feb 26, 2019
Harassing phone calls is a misdemeanor in Georgia for each call made.
My daughter is looking at a year or more for failure to appear and bondsman off bond which says 750.00 and she also has a court date in another county is there any way of getting her out and fixing this without doing time plz help with advice
answered on Feb 26, 2019
If the bondsmen came off the bond then her current bond is still valid and you just have to re-post it. If she didn't appear and was arrested on a bench warrant you need to file a motion to recall the bench warrant or to ask the court to re-address the bond.
We bought a house from a builder, he used a different company name to get our businesses but after we signed a contract we found that wasn't the real name. He also signed someone else's name on the contact, apparently the real owners name not his on the contract without noting it when he... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2019
It depends if he is authorized by a power of attorney to sign for someone else. If the home sale went through without a problem, do you have any damages?
The card was linked to his personal account. How much trouble could he be in? We live in Georgia.
answered on Feb 26, 2019
Felony theft by taking, and financial transaction card fraud. He could be looking at some jail time and a felony on his record. I would encourage him to speak to an attorney.
How should i go about this case? What would a hit and run qualify as in Georgia?
answered on Feb 26, 2019
Hit and run is a misdemeanor unless someone was injured then it is a felony.
I received the warrants for probation violation. I was placed on probation because I couldn't afford the fines for driving with a suspended license. I want to get those warrants removed, then move forward so I can start making payments on these fines.
Out in 24 years?
answered on Feb 15, 2019
Depending upon when they were convicted a life sentence is eligible for parole after 14 years, or 21 years, or 30 years.
answered on Feb 15, 2019
It is a misdemeanor offense that will remain on your record forever if you enter a guilty plea to the charges. I would recommend you consult with an attorney to explore defenses and alternatives to a conviction on your record. Drug offenses can result in the loss of financial aid.... View More
They posted my picture online and i went to police station to tell them who i was. They took info and gave to store. I never stole the item. I placed on the counter before i leftbut I’m concerned about being arrested after the embarrassment the online photo caused
answered on Feb 15, 2019
In order to be arrested there must be probable cause to believe you committed the offense of shoplifting. You can be arrested for shoplifting even if you are innocent. If the arrest was without probable cause you would have ground to sue the store for false arrest.
Unfortunately they used to talk on a dating app where things got a little intimate and more than casual and she wasn’t thinking clearly and send him some pictures of herself. She’s concerned about the cops serving a TPO and him exposing her for the pictures. Keep in mind she’s 40 years old;... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2019
If he publishes the photos he may face legal consequences under the revenge porn law. O.C.G.A. 16-11-90. It is a 1-5 year felony offense.
answered on Feb 15, 2019
Aggravated sexual battery is the penetration of the vagina by something other than a penis without consent. If the 14 yr old was a party to the offense, i.e. helped in its commission than yes he could be prosecuted even though he didn't penetrate the female.
This happened by our pastor that mentored my son in Michigan but we now live in Georgia.
answered on Feb 15, 2019
You can contact the law enforcement authorities in Michigan in the jurisdiction where it took place. In Georgia the statute of limitations is 7 years from the disclosure or when the child turned 16, which ever occurs first, so it would be a viable case to prosecute until the victim turned 23.
He was held in county jail 47 days before transfer. I was told he wasn't entitled to get credit for that time. Ocga 17 10 11 says he is?
answered on Feb 15, 2019
The person sentence in the detention center is calculated by the date they were sentenced to go to the detention center, or when they arrive at the detention center. They get credit towards the overall time of their sentence but not necessarily the time in jail waiting to go to the detention... View More
2nd degree. She needs representative but we are not able to afford a lawyer.
answered on Feb 15, 2019
She needs to apply for the services of a public defender if she cannot afford an attorney. If she is in jail one might have already been appointed.
answered on Feb 15, 2019
The 17 year old can be prosecuted for statutory rape. It would be a misdemeanor offense.
Two weeks later, her husband totaled the van. Can I prosecute him for auto theft?
answered on Feb 4, 2019
It is not criminal theft but the other party may be responsible for the damages depending upon the terms of your agreement.
I’d stopped AT the door when I reached for my cane and saw the items in the bottom of the cart. I stopped in the doorway, people right behind me, so I roll just to the left, still inside the store foyer, and pushed the buggy RIGHT UP TO the security door.
answered on Feb 4, 2019
If you are accused of taking more than $500 it is felony shoplifting punishable from 1-10 years. I would encourage you to hire a lawyer.
This office took everything to his advantage there were no arrested nor charges against the defendant. It was the officer whom testified was the only witness
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answered on Feb 4, 2019
Yes, he can always testify. Whether the search was illegal such that the results of it can be suppressed are a different inquiry. I would encourage you to hire a lawyer.
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