answered on Mar 22, 2023
There are mandatory minimum prison sentences for trafficking charges. The minimums depend on the weight/amount of drugs. To avoid prison time, you would need an attorney to negotiate a reduced charge.
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answered on Mar 21, 2023
Yes, if police in Georgia happen to come across you while you are smoking weed, they can arrest you for it--even if they were originally there for another purpose. Police are not required to turn a blind eye to criminal activity if they discover it just because they weren't looking for it at... Read more »
I emailed a Cease and Desist letter to no avail.
I was dating lawyer. Broke up w/her, she trashed my house. Cops were called, she was chargd w/felony proprty damge. We got back togthr. To avoid losing license, she wrote a stmnt that got her out of trouble and put me in trouble. I ended up w/ false reprt of crime (1 yr probation, ankle monitr... Read more »
answered on Mar 20, 2023
You need to speak with a good criminal attorney. A bond condition is not a suggestion - no contact means no contact.
3 years ago, for her 50’th birthday, my sister’s so-called “friend” A…, CONVINCED her, she needs to lose her virginity. My sister hasn’t had a BF. It would be GOOD for her! She NEEDS to DO this! She will LOVE IT!! Pressured her to do this. So, A…, called a guy named B…., who my... Read more »
The court appointed attorney has met with the client less than 1 hour in the last 9 months, gave him a packet of the discovery yesterday, told him to read every page and that he would meet with him at the courthouse the next day to discuss; however the next day was a court appearance to agree to a... Read more »
take the charge?
(Athens Georgia) I am 14 and got caught with 1 Xanax pill and weed at school. I am being expelled and they supposedly filed legal charges. This is my second time getting caught with weed by police but they gave me a warning the 1st time (a written warning). What is the most likely outcome of my... Read more »
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 »
Theres so much more but its too much to type.
incarcerated since 12/15/2022 no bond hearing went before the judge 2/15 and advise case was going to superior court for indictment. Has not been formally charged as of today.
They didn’t find the gun on me and I get off probation in July.
answered on Mar 19, 2023
If you are currently on probation and have been arrested for possession of a firearm and a controlled substance, the consequences you may face will depend on a variety of factors, including the laws in your jurisdiction, the specifics of the charges, and the terms of your probation.
In... Read more »
Can a conviction be based solely on historical cell tower location data evidence?
Trying to live because they follow me around 24/7
answered on Mar 14, 2023
Yes, you can be charged (and convicted) even if you were not physically caught with the merchandise. Under Georgia law O.C.G.A. § 16-8-14, shoplifting includes all of the following:
Conceals or takes possession of the goods or merchandise of any store or retail establishment;... Read more »
Was dropped and been there almost 200 days
1 16-13-31 TRAFFICKING IN METHAMPHETAMINE OR AMPHETAMINE Felony SUPERIOR
23-4996FW 1 16-13-30(B) POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE WITH INTEN T TO DISTRIBUTE Felony SUPERIOR
23-4997FW 1 16-7-20 POSSESSION OF TOOLS FOR COMMISSION OF A CRIME Felony SUPERIOR
23-4998FW 1 16-7-20... Read more »
answered on Mar 19, 2023
The punishment for trafficking, or any other criminal offense, can vary depending on the specific circumstances of the case and the jurisdiction in which it is being prosecuted. However, in general, trafficking is a serious offense that can carry severe penalties.
If an individual is... Read more »
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