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The case is a felony murder that is based on party to the crime not being charged on the indictment with possession of a firearm but the principle defendant was. Can other felonies on the indictment be legit when a essential element is missing from the defendants indictment. The grand jury's... View More 
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answered on Jan 23, 2024
In a criminal case, the specifics of the indictment are critical. In Georgia, for a felony murder charge, the indictment needs to detail the underlying felony that led to the murder. If the underlying felony involves the use of a firearm, this typically needs to be specified in the indictment,... View More
Hx of killing, stealing, play victim social psycho criminal narc. Locked me up as escapgoat, to throw sherriff off them I witness to much. My now ex boyfriend threatened to kill me and his son. I was told my ex boyfriend is reason; his son in prison and my (ex boyfr) threatening to kill his son... View More
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answered on Jan 21, 2024
I understand that you're in a difficult and potentially dangerous situation involving organized crime and threats. If you have credible information about criminal activities, your safety and the safety of others are of utmost importance.
In cases where someone in prison faces threats,... View More
I purchased a tire from raffield tire in macon ga and I did a google review on the company and the manager Dale called to my job and told my boss that I did the google review and they was not going to do any more business with them my boss called me and said that I was fired because they loss a big... View More
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answered on Dec 23, 2023
In Georgia, the situation you're describing raises several legal concerns. Firstly, regarding your termination, Georgia is an at-will employment state, which generally means that an employer can terminate an employee for any reason or no reason at all, as long as it's not for an illegal... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. This could be fact-intensive and specific. One option is to try to set up a consult with a local attorney to review the charges and the account history. Good luck
The DA office is trying to change my charges and give me the same as my co defendant who stated that I didn’t use the card
answered on Dec 10, 2023
You're going to have to resolve the charges, either by trial, plea or motion to dismiss, before you can have your record restricted or cleared.
Have the highway county does not allow sales outside Gilmer -city of ellijay - very weird but we are wanting to move in the area with our property but they put up signs and looks horrible
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answered on Dec 25, 2023
In your situation, where a city has annexed property that includes a distillery on a county road, there are a few steps you can take to address your concerns. First, it's important to understand the specifics of the annexation process. Typically, a city can annex adjacent areas through legal... View More
I have an old friend. She has two biological children and a step daughter. She treats these children HORRIBLY. She’s the walking definition of FTK and has stated multiple times that she wish didn’t have children. She’s mentioned she hates her youngest, has called step daughter many... View More
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
If you have reason to believe a child is in danger or has been harmed, you should report your concerns to the police or child protective services immediately. The allegations you've mentioned are very serious, and if they are true, the children may be in immediate danger. The authorities have... View More
Ex husband placed gun TO my forehead threaten to kill me, I was pregnant and all my children in the home I had three other children I called the sheriffs depart or 911 they came out, met with my ex-husband and said that they were not going to make an arrest on him, even though he admitted on... View More
answered on Oct 27, 2023
That is INSANE!!! I cant believe it! Is there another law enforcement agency in your county such as a local police agency?
The GBI is the next step if the locals wont do anything, thats nuts!! You may also want to call the press, but really a local lawyer should get involved at that... View More
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answered on Sep 27, 2023
If you've been arrested and charged with "death by shoplifting," consult an attorney immediately.
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answered on Aug 28, 2023
The length of time you may spend in jail for a probation violation in Georgia can vary based on several factors, including the nature of the violation, your criminal history, and the decision of the court. Since you mentioned you are on first offender status, it's important to note that... View More
6 months after being arrested I got called by my pretrial officer saying that im not longer apart of pretrial services and I get a letter in mail saying I’ve been unindicted from my charges can I travel ?
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answered on Jul 28, 2023
If you don't have an active warrant for your arrest, TSA is not going to mess with you. However, if you are on bond, your agreement with your bondsman may be that you must contact them for permission before you leave the state. So you might want to give them a heads up before you go anywhere..
They quick claimed it without my knowledge and without my name being added.
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answered on Jul 14, 2023
If you were a signature party to the land contract, then you sue the seller/grantor for breach of contract. Hire a GA attorney that does real property litigation. A Notice Lis Pendens will need to be filed. All interested parties must be defendants (besides you) for setting aside the Deed or... View More
the people who were with him are acting suspicious and have gave away property not theirs' and moneys were moved overseas to her son.
answered on Apr 20, 2023
Certainly some of what you are describing could be suspicious, or it could be coincidence. On these limited facts, it's difficult to know for sure. If you have strong reason to believe that someone was negligently killed (not intentionally), consider consulting both a personal injury attorney... View More
They didn’t find the gun on me and I get off probation in July.
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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... View More
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
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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... View More
the stuff that was recieved wasnt stolen . it was given to a cousin from her ex. the man collected the stuff that he was looking for . now almost 3yrs later theyre still going to court on it . how can that be ?? and what citizen rights are there to dispute it in writing to a judge for ndismissal??
answered on Dec 27, 2022
You cannot communicate directly with the Judge. There are motions that you may want to file, including possibly a demand for speedy trial, that can speed up the process.
You may want to consider hiring a lawyer to protect your rights, and to help resolve your case more quickly.
For... View More
Felony probation. Has been on it for 3 years after serving prison time and parole. He violated probation by not completing all of the drc treatment plan. He couldn't work and do those classes completely. He has 2 babies age 1 and 3 whom he is the main provider. His family is facing eviction... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2022
It is hard to say what the judge will do. Judge's have wide discretion in revoking probation based on non-compliance or new arrests. You should consult a lawyer who could point to good facts that could possibly keep the judge from revoking probation and ordering the person to remain... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2022
The constitutional right to a speedy trial is usually misunderstood by most non-lawyers. The meaning of speedy is quite subjective to different people. Georgia courts have analyzed the right to a speedy trial under a reasonableness standard. Thus, there is no exact day(s) amount that passes where a... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2022
O.C.G.A. 16-11-131(a)(2) defines firearm as "any handgun, rifle, shotgun, or other weapon which will or can be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or electrical charge." Thus, if the decorative gun can be converted to shoot any type of projectile by explosive or... View More
They were displaying the work for purchase & did not protect it. Cameras were not working and they did not notify me of its official disappearance until well after. They do not want to fully compensate for the work so I need assistance with going to court. Please help
answered on Jul 26, 2022
This sounds more like a civil tort (i.e., negligence, breach of contract), not a violation of criminal law.
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