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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: Are you able to be charged for first degree murder when in an achohol blackout
Seth Meyerson
Seth Meyerson
answered on Oct 19, 2020

Sounds like an interesting question. Probably not. Of course, proving you were in an alcohol blackout might be difficult.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Federal Crimes and White Collar Crime for Georgia on
Q: I am being harassed via a drone, I need to find a lawyer in Georgia.

I have evidence and research on my own as well as PI research that advised that my underage child and I were being stalked via a drone. My findings and the PI findings were that I was being stalked for illegal medical research by a clinician girlfriend of a man I worked with. This doctor is an... View More

Seth Meyerson
Seth Meyerson
answered on Sep 27, 2020

What was the result of your police contact? What is PI research? What is the nature of medical research?

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes and Probate for Georgia on
Q: I was arrested and given felonies in GA but i used first offenders and have completed probation. Will it show up

on a backround check

Robbie Levin
Robbie Levin
answered on Sep 19, 2020

You need to make sure the discharge paperwork was completed and filed.

For more information visit my website at www.LevinLawyerGa.com

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: How/Can I be charged with anything?

If i grabbed a knife to protect myself from someone who id just broken away from after they had held a knife to my throat and cut me?

Priscilla T. Upshaw
Priscilla T. Upshaw
answered on Aug 21, 2020

There is a difference between being charged with a crime and being convicted of a crime based on evidence. Self defense is a very real defense and may be available to you based on the facts provided. It is always best to contact an attorney who can assess the specifics of your circumstances and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: Can you get charged with Street gang if they have no proof or evidence that proves your in a gang if your not in one?
Priscilla T. Upshaw
Priscilla T. Upshaw
answered on Aug 15, 2020

Yes, you can get charged with Street Gang Activity, however being prosecuted and convicted is another matter. The law is clear about what must be proven. It is best to contact a criminal defense attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your circumstances.

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1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Defense and Internet Law for Georgia on
Q: My estranged husband has my UI going in his account, I changed pin and password and he changed again. What do I do
Robbie Levin
Robbie Levin
answered on Aug 13, 2020

Divorce him.

For more information visit my website at www.LevinLawyerGa.com

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Intellectual Property and Landlord - Tenant for Georgia on
Q: Have someone living in our house that is in our grandpa's will. But he hasn't died yet and the will is in our name this

This crazy lAdy just cAme moved in and started staying and said she wasn't going anywhere

Priscilla T. Upshaw
Priscilla T. Upshaw
answered on Aug 13, 2020

If she was never invited to stay, you should contact the authorities (police) and have her removed for trespassing. If she has been invited to stay, you will need to move to have her evicted.

We wish you well.

-The Upshaw Law Firm, (770) 240-0922.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Insurance Bad Faith for Georgia on
Q: Cox worker parked vehicle in my driveway blocking. Would not move when asked, (Assaulted) me on property, Can You Help?

I have a question about trespassing & assault. I cox tech came onto my property parking his van, blocking my driveway. When I asked him to move, he got Aggressive and HOSTILE saying no! He was asked to move it more than 3 times.

He was "TOLD" he is now Trespassing, to get off... View More

Priscilla T. Upshaw
Priscilla T. Upshaw
answered on Aug 20, 2020

It is best to start by filing a police report against the individual who assaulted you on your property. Secondly, it is best to contact an attorney who can assess the specifics of your circumstances and provide you with a more tailored response.

We wish you well.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: 14 already been on house arrest for break and entry ..I got more burglary charges how many years can I get

Idk if they gonna give me 10+years

Priscilla T. Upshaw
Priscilla T. Upshaw
answered on Aug 7, 2020

The amount depends on the degree of the crime and whether you are in juvenile court versus adult. It is best to contact an attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your case and provide you with a more detailed response.

We wish you well.

-The Upshaw Law Firm, LLC. (770) 240-0922.

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: Wy wife was delivering packages to a mans house he he aimed a weapon at her Is he in the wrong?

The guy claims he didn’t know who she was, But she clearly has postal magnets on her vehicle also a strobe light on top of the car because she makes frequent stops and to top it off she was wearing a USPS shirt

Priscilla T. Upshaw
Priscilla T. Upshaw
answered on Jul 15, 2020

Your circumstances are unfortunate. Given the information provided, your wife should contact the police department and file a complaint with them.

We wish you well.

-The Upshaw Law Firm, (770) 240-0922.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: I completed my first offender probation and was terminated early can I buy a firearm? I have a copy of termination
David Edward Boyle
David Edward Boyle
answered on Jun 5, 2020

Yes you can. If first offender sentence was successfully completed and terminated there should be no impediment to buying a firearm. If you get rejected based upon the background check you need to check your criminal history to see if the Sate followed up and terminated the case in GCIC to close... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Probate for Georgia on
Q: Do you work with probation violations?

My fiancé was recently arrested for probation violation. He was homeless prior to been put on probation. He was ordered to complete 100hrs of community service (Which he completed) and take anger management class which he couldn’t afford do to his living situation at the time. He requested a... View More

Priscilla T. Upshaw
Priscilla T. Upshaw
answered on Jun 3, 2020

Your circumstances are unfortunate. It is best to contact an attorney as soon as possible.

We are glad to assist you. Contact us whenever you are ready.

We wish you well.

-The Upshaw Law Firm, (770) 240-0922.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Gov & Administrative Law and Probate for Georgia on
Q: Probation revocation hearing / right to speedy trail

Is it Ga law that someone is to have a revocation hearing within 60 days from the arrest date or the case is to be dismissed for lack of speedy trail as this is a violation of someone sixth amendment right, also that a person can only be held for a total of 180 days before they have to be released

David Edward Boyle
David Edward Boyle
answered on Jun 5, 2020

No and no, there is no set statutory time period for a person to have a probation revocation hearing. It must be within "a reasonable time". There is no speedy trial for revocation. The 180 days to be released I believe has to do with interstate detainers not probation revocations.

2 Answers | Asked in Child Support, Criminal Law, Family Law and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: I was written a bad check intentionally for child support. What do I do about being written a bad check?

*took measures to try and make it get lost in the mail

*went on vacation days after I received check late in the mail (also 2 months late on previous payments)

*check for over 500 (felony GA)

*superior court ordered cs

Regina Irene Edwards
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File a contempt action.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: There is an old case as to where an individual took a charge some years ago because I wouldn’t speak up and is now on

on probation. He was already a felon and got caught with a gun that wasn’t his. Is there anyway the case can be reopened if I speak up because he didn’t know the gun was in the car and it wasn’t his it was my deceased grandfather I put it in the car to get rid of it

Priscilla T. Upshaw
Priscilla T. Upshaw
answered on Jun 1, 2020

It depends on a few factors. More information is needed about the specifics of the case before an accurate answer can be provided. It is best to contact an attorney who can assess the entirety of the case and provide you with counsel.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: Is it possible to be called for a Code 648b?

I believe I received a scam call, but they had personal information of mine

David Edward Boyle
David Edward Boyle
answered on Jun 1, 2020

I have no idea what a Code 648B is? I would ignore anything you received by phone. If it is a law enforcement investigation they will certainly provide you their name and contact information if they wanted to talk to you about an investigation. Do not give out any personal information.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: Can an currently unrepresented defendant request the police bodycam footage recorded at the time of their arrest?

(D)efendant has not been before the court and is out on bond. After (D) first appearance, (D) charged with burglary for entering an "open house" for sale. Additionally, (D) stated they were questioned before they were arrested and the arresting officer failed to state the Miranda Rights.... View More

Priscilla T. Upshaw
Priscilla T. Upshaw
answered on May 26, 2020

It is best to contact an attorney as soon as possible to discuss this case. There are several factors that must be considered, and an attorney will be able to give you tailored counsel.

We are glad to assist you. Contact us whenever you are ready.

We wish you well.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Gov & Administrative Law for Georgia on
Q: Are active military personnel required to obtain a weapons permit to conceal carry?

georgia code 16-11-130 says military are exempt, so are service members allowed to conceal carry while they're on leave and not for military training purposes?

Priscilla T. Upshaw
Priscilla T. Upshaw
answered on Apr 23, 2020

More information is needed before an accurate answer can be provided. It is best to contact an attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your circumstances.

I wish you well.

-The Upshaw Law Firm, (770) 240-0922.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Real Estate Law, Civil Rights and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: Can my neighbor across the hall (7 ft between our front doors) use Ring to audio record me while I'm in my unit?

She originally had her Ring camera aimed directly at my door, blatantly filming me and my bf whenever we opened our door and recorded directly into my unit. Since my initial complaint she has redirected her video down the hall, however, it is still up, against our CC&Rs (Architectural... View More

Priscilla T. Upshaw
Priscilla T. Upshaw
answered on Apr 4, 2020

From a cursory perspective, yes your neighbor would be violating Georgia’s eavesdropping statute, however more information is needed before a definitive answer can be provided. It is best to contact an attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your circumstances.

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4 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Federal Crimes and Tax Law for Georgia on
Q: Will i be in contempt of court if i claim my child on taxes even though irs says i get to

Irs rules and regulations states i get to claim him every year because i am custodial parent and he lives with me and irs states decree after 2009 cant be used my papers say dad claim every othet year but nothing about 8332 form irs requires him to have one signed by me i have not done so

David Ostrove
David Ostrove
answered on Feb 24, 2020

If you provide over half of the child support and you have written proof of same, and you are the parent then you may claim on your income tax return, but, if you are audited you have to prove it. Save all checks, written receipts, and all other written evidence.;attach a statement to your return... View More

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