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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: What penalty is my boyfriend facing with an attempted armed robbery charge in juvenile court
Ecleynne Mercy
Ecleynne Mercy
answered on Dec 6, 2018

Armed Robbery is a designated felony. So if his case stays in juvenile court then the max he can get is 5 years in a juvenile facility.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: I am 17 and I am pregnant. Am I allowed to move out without my grandma saying I can?
Ellaretha Coleman
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Ellaretha Coleman
answered on Nov 25, 2018

As long as you are a minor, your parent or guardian will control the decision of where you can and can not live.

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: My parental rights were termainted by dfac court but I wasn't present in court ..a family member intends to adopt my c

Kids. What can I do to reinstate my rights

P. Justin Thrailkill
P. Justin Thrailkill
answered on Nov 5, 2018

You can't. You had your chance and you didn't cure the dependency in order to protect your children. Terminations are final and irreversible.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: What happens once a motion for modification if filed. Roughly how long does it take to get a court date after.
P. Justin Thrailkill
P. Justin Thrailkill
answered on Oct 22, 2018

Depends on the county, what you are modifying, and what the local standing order requires you to do before getting a hearing. Talk to a local attorney about this in more detail.

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Juvenile Law and Sexual Harassment for Georgia on
Q: Child (5) say his father's girlfriend made him touch her in another state is the child aloud to be around the accuser?

It happened in VA where the child is still considered to be a resident. The child lives in GA. A investigation was done in VA I haven't heard or gotten a report in almost a yr. But his father keeps trying to have his girlfriend around our child.

Ellaretha Coleman
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Ellaretha Coleman
answered on Sep 28, 2018

If the father keeps exposing the minor child to someone who has placed the child in danger, you should consider a modification action to address these issues.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: Can a minor charged with a felony have that charged lowered to a lesser charge?

This is his first offense

Ecleynne Mercy
Ecleynne Mercy
answered on Sep 10, 2018

That depends on the type of charge and the facts of the case. It could quite possibly be lowered but more information must be provided.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Juvenile Law and Sexual Harassment for Georgia on
Q: Husband confessed to touching sister as children in IL 28 years ago. In GA 20 years now. Can she still file against him?

Husband only admitted after begging me not to press charges on his sister's 15 yr old son for inappropriately touching our 6 yr old daughter. He is scared he will get prosecuted for what he did to his sister if I try to protect our daughter. His family doesn't know what he did to his... View More

David Edward Boyle
David Edward Boyle
answered on Aug 29, 2018

You need to ask this question in Illinois. In Georgia the statute of limitations would have run out already and he could not be prosecuted.

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: Is there a statue of limitation on how long it takes to sign an autopsy
David Edward Boyle
David Edward Boyle
answered on Aug 16, 2018

No, it depends on how long it takes the Medical Examiner to determine the cause of death.

3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: What laws, cases, and motions can I use for him not to have a record or have a conviction? I need all. Answers!

My son just BARELY turned 12, and just entered middle school this past week. He has NEVER been in trouble and gets As and Bs. A girl sent him a video of herself without a shirt or bra. My son was on the bus Last week, and was scrolling and listening to music like every-day. He was scrolling... View More

Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on Aug 15, 2018

He needs an attorney - as soon as possible.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: What can happen to my 12 year old who is charged with child molestation in Georgia?

I caught my 12 year old son performing oral sex on my 10 year old son. In turn we found out that My 12 year old has been orally and anally abused by his dad's son who is 17. The assault happened when they were 15 and 10. The 17 year old was charged and so was my 12 year old. I need to know if... View More

David Edward Boyle
David Edward Boyle
answered on Aug 11, 2018

Your twelve year old's case will be handled in juvenile court and will not be required to register.

3 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: Is there any way to have rights to my friend's son?

I met my friend 10 years ago and Ive known her son since he was a toddler and he just just turned 13. Last year his mother had trouble caring for him, so he often stayed with me. He and his mother moved to Pennsylvania to get better support. His parents are divorced and i live in Georgia. If he... View More

Regina Irene Edwards
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answered on Aug 5, 2018

Only the parents have rights to a child. You would have to file in court to obtain legal rights. Otherwise, it is interference of custody.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: My 15 year old daughter has just been arrested and they won't let me speak to or see her.

The officer said I can't see her until a hearing

Robbie Levin
Robbie Levin
answered on Jul 31, 2018

You did not ask a question, but I'm sorry to hear about your daughter. A lawyer would be able to go see your daughter right away. I would strongly advise hiring a lawyer ASAP.

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

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: Is it legal for a 17 year old to leave home if they tell their parent they are moving? If mental abuse is happening?

I am the 17 year old(female if it makes any difference). My mom kicked me out because she couldn't financially support me. I live with my step mom who knows I have been diagnosed with extreme depression and high levels of anxiety. She manipulates my emotions and turns my father against me by... View More

Homer P Jordan IV
Homer P Jordan IV
answered on Jul 31, 2018

I'm sorry you are going through this. Legally you are not able to leave until you are 18 years old. You may want to speak with your mom and dad about the issue that is going on with the stepmother and see if they can help address it. But until you turn 18 your parents have the final say on... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: My son is 14, his mother is in jail, we share joint custody. He refuses to come home. What can I do?
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answered on Jul 28, 2018

You need to file a modification of custody case.

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1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: Can dfcs make my wife get a TPO on me?
P. Justin Thrailkill
P. Justin Thrailkill
answered on Jul 10, 2018

No, but they will tell you they can take your children if she does not. You need to see an experienced attorney NOW to stop this bullying.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: If I signed the 1st offenders paperwork 23 years ago, why is my record still unlocked after all these years.

I received my disposition for my old conviction recently. I saw I signed off on the 1st offenders ACT in 1996, wondering who do I contact and wondering why my records aren't sealed. Would anyone know what is my next step of handling this matter?

Ecleynne Mercy
Ecleynne Mercy
answered on Jul 26, 2018

Hey call the GBI and let them know what happened here is the number

Call: 404-244-2639

Choose Option 1. Criminal History Inquiries regarding Expungement or Updates

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: What’s the max punishment of a juvenile charged the 16-11-37.1?
Ecleynne Mercy
Ecleynne Mercy
answered on Jul 26, 2018

Any person convicted for violation of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. So the Max jail sentence will be one year to serve and I believe a $1000.00 fine.

However, if the person who commits or attempts to commit terroristic threats towards...
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1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: 16 year old daughter ran from rainbow house got caught went to juvenile then released to defacs.if she runs again what.
P. Justin Thrailkill
P. Justin Thrailkill
answered on Jun 21, 2018

Sounds like this is already on DFCS radar because she is at Rainbow House in the first place. You need to talk to an attorney about how your daughter ended up at Rainbow House and what may happen with her case.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: Hello, Is there one book that contains the most current Georgia juvenile Justice court statutes?
P. Justin Thrailkill
P. Justin Thrailkill
answered on Jun 18, 2018

Official Code of Georgia

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