Q: GA assault credibility code regarding victim/witness
The alleged victim is diagnosed disabled, schizophrenia. Evaluation & longterm commitals concur. He also has prior prison records w/ appr. 20 yrs as, habitual offender for drugs & theft. Additionally, wrote/verbalized statements retracting assault charge. He can't remembe dates of alleged claim. Was found in possession of 3 crack pipes. However, he makes contradictory statements to DA. He has also made & reported to police claims of assault against others, but never goes to court
A:
Sorry friend, but thats a jury question. You may need to go to trial and make sure every single last aggravating circumstance is presented to attack the credibility of the witness. My sincerest apologies, but I can not provide any additional assistance in your matter, unless I am retained as your attorney. However, I hope this helps.
Attorney Ecleynne Mercy
Mercy Law P.C.
(404) 599-3031
www.mercylawpc.com
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