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I got charged for 1st degree cruelty to child. I have a court hearing to see if my daughter can stay with her dad or my grandma. If she can go to her dad, we live together and I don't think I can see her. Is it best to change my address so her dad have a better chance to take her home?
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answered on Jul 11, 2017
Yes. If you miss a court date, due to not updating your address, you can be held on contempt for not showing up, and a warrant for your arrest will issue. Plus, your bondman may request to be released from the bond, because you violated its contract.
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answered on May 3, 2017
From your question, it sounds like you are charged with misdemeanor criminal trespass. If you are charged with one count of this misdemeanor, they maximum punishment is 12 months in jail and a $1,000 fine. If you qualify, you might be able to obtain a public defender to represent you. If not, I... View More
My son was being bullied by his teacher and tried to kill himself, before his attempt. she yelled at him and he pooped his pants
He has now been diagnosed with PTSD from this intentional malice by his teacher. Their attorney said they made a "good faith" attempt.
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answered on Jul 7, 2016
I am sorry to read about the rest of the details. Cases like this are quite challenging especially if the Defendant is a public school system. The four element of a case or claim are 1. Duty; 2. Breach of Duty; 3. Causation; and 4. Damages. All four elements must be linked together and... View More
He has fired my son that worked for the city in IT for not confessing that I did it. I did not. It appears that the mayor wants a friend of his appointed as city clerk. He had originally made the appointment but it came undone due to an email requesting open records on the job and appointee. Based... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2016
Contact a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Assn who handles libel cases--they give free consultation. As what is being claimed if true wouldn't necessarily be bad--an open records request--then difficult to say if it is libelous. However to the extent there is a "false light"... View More
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