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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Georgia on
Q: I'm being charged for Same offense in 2 separate courts?Higher court has been disposed and rehabilitated.

I've being held in a Dependency case due to a charge that is reduced and disposed of but they still hold me in jouvinile with a charge that for abuse and no charge anywhere of dui and then have me in another county sui.g me in a custody battle I never recieve any summons for I'm in 3... Read more »

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 11, 2023

It sounds like you may need to speak with an attorney who can review your specific case and provide legal advice tailored to your situation. It is unusual for someone to be charged for the same offense in multiple courts, especially if one of the charges has already been disposed of and... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for Georgia on
Q: I am being overly stalked and harassed. I have already sent a cease and desist letter. Let what should I do next?

I am being overly stalked,slander,and harassed by my racist neighbors. This has been going on for 7 almost 8 years.

These people are narcissist. They are very good at lying. They have 3 cameras on our house for what I don’t know we have never committed any crimes been living here March... Read more »

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 11, 2023

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. If you have already sent a cease and desist letter to your neighbors and the harassment and stalking continues, you may want to consider taking legal action to protect yourself.

Here are some steps you can take:

Document the harassment:...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Georgia on
Q: Im a cop and I have a question about the legality of an action before I do it.

Im wondering if it is legal for me to watch a house to gain information on a suspect wanted for aggravated assault off duty in a normal car

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 2, 2023

As a general principle, law enforcement officers must adhere to the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures. Surveillance of a suspect's house may be considered a search and, therefore, subject to Fourth Amendment protection.... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: I was arrested for driving to work for suspended license twice in 7 days. What Civil rights and laws did they break?

Secind time in 7 days now. First time deputy who was sitting at four way with another deputy in second vehicle, pulled out and went on by as i turned into parking lot of patels gas station where they were both sitting. I went in paid for gas and soft drinks walked out pumped gas got back started... Read more »

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 2, 2023

It is important to note that driving with a suspended license is considered a criminal offense and therefore subject to criminal laws, not civil rights laws. However, in general, law enforcement officers are required to follow proper procedures and protocols when making an arrest, and individuals... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Georgia on
Q: Can I purchase a firearm with a GA First Offender on my record ?

I was sentenced as a GA first offender in 1996 and completed it in 2006. I also have a misdemeanor in 2004 and pled to 1year probation. it was an obstruction of officer. I have nothing else since 2005.

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 2, 2023

Under federal law, a person who has been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence is prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm. However, a GA First Offender on your record does not constitute a conviction and therefore does not automatically disqualify you from... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Criminal Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Georgia on
Q: Is there a way to punish a police officer that had me arrested although he knew I could prove I was innocent?

This investigator questioned me about an accusation of a crime. I have people and even security video to prove that it was false information. He told me he didn't care he wasn't going to talk to my witnesses and showed up at my apartment the next morning with a warrant based on his... Read more »

Melaney LaGrone
Melaney LaGrone
answered on Feb 16, 2023

If a police officer has enough probable cause to get a warrant signed by a Judge then he can move forward. It is not up to the police officer to determine guilt or innocence. That part is up to the Prosecutor and the court. Take it from a former police officer, in this instance, you have no... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Where can i find a free civil rights attorney

over child custody due to dfacs negligence and due process

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Feb 5, 2023

I don't know any attorney who doesn't expect to be paid just like doctors, dentists, painters, landscapers, and everyone else who provides a service expects payment. Attorney's don't support their practices and pay their staff from doing free legal work.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Consumer Law, Collections and Small Claims for Georgia on
Q: I paid off my civil judgment in full in 08/29/2022 through wire transfer. Today I called & was told payment was rejected

I called today as I still have not received any payment confirmation, court documentation, such as satisfaction of judgement, etc. and was trying to figure out why. The day payment was made I was told by this company my wire transfer was successful and applied to account.

Today though,... Read more »

Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Oct 5, 2022

Yes, I think that would be a good idea.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Civil Rights and Collections for Georgia on
Q: My 20 year old autistic daughter was with a adult female that stole something and my daughter was charged as well .

I explained to public defender but she was charged and given probation and fine. She is mentally disabled so she can’t pay. What can I do? I’m a single mom with a 15 year old daughter as well. I don’t have $3000 laying around.

Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Sep 30, 2022

You could pay the fine yourself to end the matter.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Georgia on
Q: Is it possible for the trial judge to have a old classmate in the jury in a murder trial without it being a conflict?
Jermario L Davis
Jermario L Davis
answered on Sep 30, 2022

In and of itself, I don't see there being a problem with a juror being an old classmate of the judge. The primary consideration for a juror to be seated is whether or not he/she is able to be fair and impartial under the present circumstances. If the juror was an old classmate of the... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Georgia on
Q: I actually need several attorneys I've been hit by a pickup truck while walking

I also need an attorney to help me get my wages for working at a company in Hiram Georgia

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 1, 2022

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It isn't clear if the accident involving the pickup truck is related to your claim for wages from the company in Hiram. In other words, if you lost wages as a result of getting injured, a single attorney... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Georgia on
Q: I was in a shootout with someone and he started shooting at me first though my truck and I exited the vehicle

I returned fire and I have the right to carry and he is a felon and I was charged and he didn’t get charged with anything and in the bound hearing the DA never mention me getting shot just said I was shooting at him and gunned him down

Zachary Taylor Beck
Zachary Taylor Beck
answered on Aug 31, 2022

The D.A. represents the State, not you. Thus, the D.A. is not going to present self defense evidence which would benefit you. You need to hire a criminal defense attorney who can argue and present evidence that you acted in self defense.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Civil Rights for Georgia on
Q: Can we fight a traffic ticket for obscured license plate when in fact the entire license plate was visible?

Top portion of the "Georgia" was covered by a broken "Atlanta Falcons" tag covering....the top portion of the covering is the word "ATLANTA" in red writing but honestly the "peach" & "Georgia" is visible. My daughter stated that he came to the... Read more »

Zachary Taylor Beck
Zachary Taylor Beck
answered on Aug 18, 2022

Yes. Take the license plate to court and request the dash cam footage and present it to the judge or jury. At that point, the judge or jury will weigh the credibility of the above evidence against the police officer's testimony and determine if the tag was obscured.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: Do I have a civil case against the deputy or the county for violating my rights?

I was approached by a deputy while standing in a hotel parking lot and charged with obstruction for failure to ID, arrested and put in jail in Georgia.

Zachary Taylor Beck
Zachary Taylor Beck
answered on Aug 18, 2022

You do not have to provide ID unless you are driving a car or the officer has probable cause to suspect a crime was being committed. Thus, if the officer had probable cause to believe you were committing a crime, then any civil suit would fail. Further, suing police officers for conduct committed... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Civil Rights for Georgia on
Q: Lawyer Facebook friends?

My Lawyer and my ex Lawyer is Facebook friends, It appears like they are good friends.

I would expect my Lawyer to tell me something about this,

Isn't this violating Lawyer ethic laws?

please read

https://www.tlnt.com/the-problem-when-attorneys-become-facebook-friends-with-a-litigant/

Regina Irene Edwards
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answered on Jul 8, 2022

This does not violate any ethics laws. Most attorneys have attorney friends and as long as it doesn't impact the representation, it doesn't matter.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Georgia on
Q: Hello. Cam a lawyer please help me.with my case? I want to sue but do not have funds to pay up front. God Bless.

Hello. On 1-3-2022 I was pull over for non-working brake lights (pre-video evidence,they work) 12 broken ribs and lung collapsed and multiple dog bites as well as getting hit by the officers and they admitted to striking in police report. I need help please.

Kimberly Grant
Kimberly Grant
answered on Jun 8, 2022

An attorney probably needs to know more about the facts, before they can agree to represent you. They will want to know if you complied with the police requests or if you were the aggressor. They would likely want to know if you were under the influence of any medications at the time. There are... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Georgia on
Q: What type of attorney should I seek for housing discrimination that is not a protected class under the fair housing law?

I was discriminated against in Georgia based on source of income but this class is not protected under the fair housing law in GA. Is it a personal injury attorney I should seek?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 4, 2022

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Personal injury attorneys tend to deal more with physical injury matters involving insurance. You could search for attorneys with experience in civil rights and housing discrimination. It looks like you're... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Native American Law and Personal Injury for Georgia on
Q: how do I go about creating a class action lawsuit? just for me and a few people of my town?

With the last election we are having some problems with some people wanting to run a whole community out of their homes. One neighborhood above my home, and mine and my neighbors. There is a company that wants to build 600 homes behind our houses. you know I can't tell them what to do with... Read more »

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 16, 2022

Your question sounds like it could involve a number of different legal areas, and you await a response for two weeks. The short answer is that you and your neighbors could consider a consult with a law firm that has experience with class actions. It would be difficult for an attorney to offer... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Georgia on
Q: How many attorneys in Georgia that will take a FALSE ARREST case??

A Company misidentified an individual that led to a false arrest. Not one attorney will take this case.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 5, 2022

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. Attorneys here on this site can't reach out to you - this is only a Question & Answer format. There are sites out there that function more as attorney referral services. The closest thing here is the feature... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Georgia on
Q: Yes my fiance is incarcerated in ga for a technical violation the prisons are already overcrowded what can I do

He only had a technical violatiol

Jermario L Davis
Jermario L Davis
answered on Apr 29, 2022

Technical violations carry up to two years in prison -- if a defendant is revoked. The fact that prisons are crowded is generally not a factor that the courts consider in determining a defendant's sentence. Your best move is to hire a good criminal defense attorney or seek the services of... Read more »

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