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Q: I wanted to know what can I do about eavesdropping or intercepting communication and privacy?

I have been eavesdropped on while working from home. I have found where people will contact me while working from home at a call center about what someone else has said about me. I want to know who or how do they know where I work and how to contact me at work about trash like this and I want to... Read more »

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Q: If I was picking up for from a local restaurant and a woman cussed af Mr and slapped me and I never touched her, and I c

Called the cops for help, why did I get disorderly conduct too same thing she got. I have witnesses on my side and all. I three my hands in the air ad started backing up. Shouldn't she have gotten assault?

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Q: My husband is very disabled. The police came in our home with a warrant and tazed him 3 times bc he couldn't move fast e

Enough. They're were no body cams nor proof for the warrant which was signed by a magistrate judge! Is this legal?

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Internet Law for Georgia on
Q: Why is the Georgia gazzette provided with everyone's booking photo from Gwinnett county sheriff's department?

Years ago the Gwinnett county sheriff's department stopped allowing people's booking photo to be posted because of the law that changed and prohibited that, but now the Georgia gazzette gets access to all of that? Why? I feel my privacy has been totally violated, showing the world what... Read more »

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Q: I was just reading your website. Question: Regarding abuse of ADA parking

There is a public parking deck adjacent to an office building in Buckhead (city of Atl). In the Handicap spots an owner of a condo that uses this parking deck parks his exotic cars in the spots. They all have handicap decals. He never moves the cars and they are just there instead of him storing... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Health Care Law for Georgia on
Q: Can a pharmacist withhold a schedule IV prescription from a customer if it's a day early with a Physican's approval?

Knowing this prescription was one day early for pickup and had no refills, the pharmacist declined to fill it.

I called my Doctor to explain the situation and he understood. He sent in a new prescription with refills attached. I thought this would have cleared up the "one-day"... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for Georgia on
Q: I am being overly stalked and harassed. I have already sent a cease and desist letter. Let what should I do next?

I am being overly stalked,slander,and harassed by my racist neighbors. This has been going on for 7 almost 8 years.

These people are narcissist. They are very good at lying. They have 3 cameras on our house for what I don’t know we have never committed any crimes been living here March... Read more »

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 11, 2023

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. If you have already sent a cease and desist letter to your neighbors and the harassment and stalking continues, you may want to consider taking legal action to protect yourself.

Here are some steps you can take:

Document the harassment:...
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0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law, Civil Rights, Environmental and Health Care Law for Georgia on
Q: How can I stop a neighbor from feeding flocks of Canadian Geese, considering what a menace they are?

Canadian geese have taken over most cities in the USA. In fact, many cities have started to kill them because of their exponentially increasing population. A single pair of geese gives birth to between 6 and 8 goeslings each year. Georgia Department of Natural Resources clearly forbids it's... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Georgia on
Q: I'm being charged for Same offense in 2 separate courts?Higher court has been disposed and rehabilitated.

I've being held in a Dependency case due to a charge that is reduced and disposed of but they still hold me in jouvinile with a charge that for abuse and no charge anywhere of dui and then have me in another county sui.g me in a custody battle I never recieve any summons for I'm in 3... Read more »

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 11, 2023

It sounds like you may need to speak with an attorney who can review your specific case and provide legal advice tailored to your situation. It is unusual for someone to be charged for the same offense in multiple courts, especially if one of the charges has already been disposed of and... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Georgia on
Q: Can I purchase a firearm with a GA First Offender on my record ?

I was sentenced as a GA first offender in 1996 and completed it in 2006. I also have a misdemeanor in 2004 and pled to 1year probation. it was an obstruction of officer. I have nothing else since 2005.

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 2, 2023

Under federal law, a person who has been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence is prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm. However, a GA First Offender on your record does not constitute a conviction and therefore does not automatically disqualify you from... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: I was arrested for driving to work for suspended license twice in 7 days. What Civil rights and laws did they break?

Secind time in 7 days now. First time deputy who was sitting at four way with another deputy in second vehicle, pulled out and went on by as i turned into parking lot of patels gas station where they were both sitting. I went in paid for gas and soft drinks walked out pumped gas got back started... Read more »

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answered on Mar 2, 2023

It is important to note that driving with a suspended license is considered a criminal offense and therefore subject to criminal laws, not civil rights laws. However, in general, law enforcement officers are required to follow proper procedures and protocols when making an arrest, and individuals... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Criminal Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Georgia on
Q: Is there a way to punish a police officer that had me arrested although he knew I could prove I was innocent?

This investigator questioned me about an accusation of a crime. I have people and even security video to prove that it was false information. He told me he didn't care he wasn't going to talk to my witnesses and showed up at my apartment the next morning with a warrant based on his... Read more »

Melaney LaGrone
Melaney LaGrone
answered on Feb 16, 2023

If a police officer has enough probable cause to get a warrant signed by a Judge then he can move forward. It is not up to the police officer to determine guilt or innocence. That part is up to the Prosecutor and the court. Take it from a former police officer, in this instance, you have no... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Georgia on
Q: Im a cop and I have a question about the legality of an action before I do it.

Im wondering if it is legal for me to watch a house to gain information on a suspect wanted for aggravated assault off duty in a normal car

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 2, 2023

As a general principle, law enforcement officers must adhere to the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures. Surveillance of a suspect's house may be considered a search and, therefore, subject to Fourth Amendment protection.... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Where can i find a free civil rights attorney

over child custody due to dfacs negligence and due process

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Feb 5, 2023

I don't know any attorney who doesn't expect to be paid just like doctors, dentists, painters, landscapers, and everyone else who provides a service expects payment. Attorney's don't support their practices and pay their staff from doing free legal work.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Consumer Law, Collections and Small Claims for Georgia on
Q: I paid off my civil judgment in full in 08/29/2022 through wire transfer. Today I called & was told payment was rejected

I called today as I still have not received any payment confirmation, court documentation, such as satisfaction of judgement, etc. and was trying to figure out why. The day payment was made I was told by this company my wire transfer was successful and applied to account.

Today though,... Read more »

Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Oct 5, 2022

Yes, I think that would be a good idea.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Civil Rights and Collections for Georgia on
Q: My 20 year old autistic daughter was with a adult female that stole something and my daughter was charged as well .

I explained to public defender but she was charged and given probation and fine. She is mentally disabled so she can’t pay. What can I do? I’m a single mom with a 15 year old daughter as well. I don’t have $3000 laying around.

Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Sep 30, 2022

You could pay the fine yourself to end the matter.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Georgia on
Q: Is it possible for the trial judge to have a old classmate in the jury in a murder trial without it being a conflict?
Jermario L Davis
Jermario L Davis
answered on Sep 30, 2022

In and of itself, I don't see there being a problem with a juror being an old classmate of the judge. The primary consideration for a juror to be seated is whether or not he/she is able to be fair and impartial under the present circumstances. If the juror was an old classmate of the... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Georgia on
Q: I was in a shootout with someone and he started shooting at me first though my truck and I exited the vehicle

I returned fire and I have the right to carry and he is a felon and I was charged and he didn’t get charged with anything and in the bound hearing the DA never mention me getting shot just said I was shooting at him and gunned him down

Zachary Taylor Beck
Zachary Taylor Beck
answered on Aug 31, 2022

The D.A. represents the State, not you. Thus, the D.A. is not going to present self defense evidence which would benefit you. You need to hire a criminal defense attorney who can argue and present evidence that you acted in self defense.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Georgia on
Q: I actually need several attorneys I've been hit by a pickup truck while walking

I also need an attorney to help me get my wages for working at a company in Hiram Georgia

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 1, 2022

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It isn't clear if the accident involving the pickup truck is related to your claim for wages from the company in Hiram. In other words, if you lost wages as a result of getting injured, a single attorney... Read more »

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