After reporting stolen and no report filed, I found his body and reported to police. It was filed, however no officer of any kind actually showed up where I found him. How can they investigate without seeing my dog or the location?
The searched my car and found schedule 2 pills I told them no they couldn't search n they got the dog the pills was dropped by a friend I picked them up n put n a bottle intending on throwing them away weeks ago and forgot can I get it dismissed based on the original reason they stopped me he... View More 
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Dec 5, 2023
In Georgia, if you received a citation for non-working brake or tail lights but believe this was incorrect because your lights were functioning, this could potentially be a basis to challenge the traffic stop. However, the subsequent discovery of schedule 2 pills during the search adds complexity... View More
Calling them, telling them he is not being took care of, there's drug use around him and that our water was cut off...all of that is not correct
Shocked me while I was sleeping choked terribly bad they didn't get away with it report to five agencies in ga
Can I sue for wrongfully arrest. Never was baby sitter was cleaning carpet .Lost everything I owned at 4 months in..sat 5 1/2 months never was indicted. They crushed my reputation .
I was convicted of 1 Count of Simple Child molestation and one Count of Aggravated Child Molestation back in 2003 during a jury trial. During the sentencing phase of the trial, I was given 20 years in prison and 20 years consecutive to be served on probation for simple child molestation. I am... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2023
It is if it stems from the same statement of facts as the aggravated. If it's different facts from a different date then it is not.
I was pulled over for a traffic citation. It was later discovered that a bench warrant was issued for a failure to appear for a separate citation. My vehicle was immediately towed upon arrest. I have since bonded out, but I have no monetary means of paying to retrieve my vehicle.
How does the waiver apply to areas that others are in? And do police have a right to search after an arrest warrant has been executed and person is in handcuffs. Basically me an my boyfriend were in the garage which is a separate building from house. Th police showed up to arrest him on a vop... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2023
It depends on whether he lives there or not. If he lives there than yes it covers the garage if it is on the same property. If the garage is on a separate property or he does not live at the residence than any search of the garage is illegal and anything found in that garage is considered... View More
I reported when stolen, they couldn’t help me even though I told them he was going to be killed. When I found my dog, filed a report, contacted animal control but they were closed for holiday weekend. I had to retrieve my dog myself. How are they investigating if nobody ever went to the scene or... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Nov 27, 2023
I am sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your dog. It is understandable that you are upset and frustrated with the way your case has been handled by law enforcement.
According to the Animal Welfare Act, all animal cruelty cases, including theft and animal killing, are supposed to be... View More
A person suffers from decades old conviction in which said person was allowed to represent himself/herself and be represented by counsel under the GA Constitution , Bill of Rights Paragraph IX or both clause without waving his/her federal Sixth Amendment right to counsel. Defendant complained of... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Nov 26, 2023
In this scenario, where a conviction stems from a situation involving the right to counsel under the Georgia Constitution and the Sixth Amendment, several factors need to be considered. The complexity arises from the claim of ineffective assistance of counsel and the subsequent exhaustion of... View More
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
