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I am involved in a criminal case where the judge, who has continued the case for three years with no end in sight, is friends with the opposing side. We have pictures of them together at a Braves game. Formal motions for recusal have been filed, and there is a hearing scheduled for tomorrow. How... View More
I have documents, including a search warrant and 16 additional papers, that violate my right to due process by prejudicing my defense. Neither the judge nor my public defender will review this evidence. With an upcoming court date, whom should I contact about this situation?
In a search warrant that resulted in two people being arrested, can the arresting officer, who also investigated the alleged crime, serve as the prosecutor who both requested and signed the warrant for it to be issued?
After my discharge from the army in 2012, I enrolled with the Atlanta VA Medical Center in 2013, but they failed to establish continuity of care. In November 2015, I visited the VA emergency room, reporting that I had been hit in the head with a gun, experiencing symptoms such as a headache,... View More
If a resident lease mandates first full month(July) rent payment due in advance(paid in June), but the residents ledger( used to validate the debt after dispute) shows the description of the payment charged on the first of the month(July) as being for “next months rent”(Aug) did the landlord... View More
The blackmailer is requesting payment in order to withhold this information from law enforcement.
Would it be appropriate to provide at least one payment? This in order to establish that it is in fact blackmail/coercion, or would it be better to not provide any payments at all, as that... View More
I have a Georgia Department of Health low-dose THC card due to overwhelming pain, and I am a construction electrician. THC is included in every drug test at my workplace. Shouldn't the low-dose THC card be considered a prescription, allowing me to work despite the company's no... View More
Does the bank in Georgia have to start a foreclosure sale by the Fair Market Value (FMV)?
I moved from Massachusetts to Georgia two years ago and attempted to cancel my Massachusetts vehicle registrations online. However, two of the five registrations did not get canceled. Later, I received an excise tax for that year, even though one vehicle was sold and the other was registered in... View More
My son has been in county jail in Georgia without an indictment for several months. He was denied bond. He has a public defender who hasn't been much help. The crime involved a murder where my son was present but fled when he realized what was happening. He was charged with felony murder and... View More

answered on Feb 22, 2025
If you are unhappy with his current representation then you should consider hiring retained counsel. No one can give you legal advise on what to do in his case as we do not know the specifics and he has an attorney.
My sister has been living in our deceased father's house for 10 years, and she now wants to sell it. There was no will and no probate proceedings have been initiated. We are 2 brothers and 3 sisters, including the sister living in the house, and as far as I know, my deceased father is the only... View More

answered on Feb 23, 2025
You can file an action for Partition but Sister will seek reimbursement for expenses for which the other tenants in common did not contribute. But she also lived there, so a fair rental could be deducted from her claim to be added to her share. Consult with a GA attorney.
I am a former owner-operator of a small trucking company. My truck was held by a repair shop in Jackson, Georgia, under the pretense of waiting for a non-safety related part. Despite the service manager later stating, three months later, that I could take my truck, this delay resulted in the... View More
My friend was purchasing a house from his boss, and the work he performed was supposed to pay for the house. After paying $10,000, he had a contract stating the house would be paid off in 4 months, but he did not work during some of this period. As a result, they claimed he defaulted on the... View More
When my mother passed away, I was living in our family home and later started a Family Home Daycare there. One of my older brothers took charge in managing a possible predatory lending situation involved with the home, which he resolved. However, after resolving this, he became the executor of the... View More
I am a victim of an aggravated assault and hit-and-run case in which the defendant was initially jailed for 3 months and is now on probation. She was driving under the influence when she rear-ended my truck, then attempted to run me over. Surprisingly, there was no DUI charge, and she had no... View More
I've given temporary custody of my children to a family member due to my arrest, through a court order and my voluntary agreement. However, now they refuse to allow me any contact with my children due to their own malicious intent. They have threatened me with a TPO, though a previous TPO was... View More

answered on Feb 21, 2025
You need a family lawyer STAT. Someone needs to get involved immediately before this rolls out of control. Find someone LOCAL who will know all the players and get them involved ASAP.
I am going through a divorce and need help understanding how our assets and debts might be divided. We have a home valued at $250K with an outstanding mortgage, and my spouse has a $20K credit card debt that I have never used. Additionally, there is a $7K debt on a credit card in my name, which he... View More

answered on Feb 21, 2025
Most attorneys won't give specific advice because there isn't enough information to do so. In order to give advice about how a case is likely to turn out, we need to see all the financial discovery. I woild suggest that if you have a credit card in your name that hes using, you may want... View More
I recently received a citation in Helen, GA, for first-time possession of marijuana under an ounce. The police said it was a city ordinance that wouldn't affect my record, but my court sentencing document lists it as a misdemeanor. In addition to a fine, I am now required to complete either 24... View More
I worked at a company until May 6th of last year. During my employment, I experienced severe stomach issues, which I believe were caused by unsanitary drinking conditions at work. We had no access to clean drinking water, and the faucets were in a horrible state. Despite reporting these conditions... View More
I had a baby at 15 and experienced extreme verbal abuse from my parents during the pregnancy, which led to severe depression. There was also one instance where the abuse became physical. I am considering emancipation and currently have support from my baby's father's mom. I'm seeking... View More

answered on Feb 21, 2025
The best thing to do is have a few consults with some family lawyers to learn about the emancipation process in detail. It would appear you have the basic facts/justification, now it is about presenting that to the correct forum.
You may even find a charitable group to assist you, as many... View More
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