Columbus, GA asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Sexual Harassment for Georgia

Q: I’m currently facing several legal litigations after a horrific nightmare... I was at a local bar & grill during hours.

It was later (still open) I was brutally assaulted physically & sexually... bar owners had law enforcement come to arrest me for trespass after I expressed what had just happened. I was forcefully drug down the steps & put into solitary confinement (my rape kit was postponed) they didn’t believe me, then they lied on police reports. Investigators stopped looking for my rapist bc there were not any surveillance cameras. Now I’m facing trial as defendant of trespass & obstructing Justice. It feels backwards, I am a victim. Please help. I have no idea what to do. Thank you.

1 Lawyer Answer
Priscilla T. Upshaw
Priscilla T. Upshaw
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Powder Springs, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: You need to contact an attorney As Soon As Possible. You are entitled to a vigorous defense, and we are glad to assist you. Contact us today.

I wish you well.

-The Upshaw Law Firm, (770) 240-0922.

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