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answered on Jun 8, 2024
Based on my review of Georgia Code Section 16-11-62, which covers eavesdropping, surveillance, or intercepting communication, voice memos and voice recordings could potentially be considered "electronic communications" under certain circumstances.
The relevant part of the statute... View More 
Are body cameras legal for a regular person to wear
Non law enforcement
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answered on Jun 2, 2024
In Georgia, it is generally legal for a regular person to wear a body camera. However, you need to be mindful of privacy laws and consent requirements. Recording conversations without the consent of at least one party involved can be a violation of Georgia's wiretapping law.
When you... View More
Is cellphone mirroring/hacking or use any device to download files from a person cellphone or computing device illegal in Georgia. Is using any device legal to monitor another phone calls and texts with intent to gossip or slander or cause harm to an individual
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answered on Apr 8, 2024
In the state of Georgia, it is illegal to access someone's cellphone or computing device without their permission. This act is considered a form of computer trespass and invasion of privacy.
According to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) § 16-9-93(a), "Computer... View More
The call was said to happen on the weekend. Name calling and "go kill yourself" was alledgedly said.
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answered on Feb 26, 2024
In general, accessing or listening to someone else's voicemail without their consent may not be legal and could potentially violate privacy laws. However, laws regarding consent and privacy can vary depending on your location and the specific circumstances of the situation. It's important... View More
Mobile home was left to my sister and I by my late father in 2021 and the land owner never communicated any expectations, demands, etc to my sister or I after inheriting the mobile home following the death of our father, the original home owner. Now he's threatened to remove the home himself... View More
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answered on Dec 21, 2023
In Georgia, the specific time frame a landowner must give a mobile home owner to remove their property from the land can vary based on several factors, including the terms of any lease or agreement and local regulations. However, if there's no existing lease or agreement specifying this,... View More
Router,computer,phones,tv's,camera's has been hacked for years. I pulled up router, started to look up Mac addresses the neighbor next-door neighbors name was tied to one of the Mac addresses. Her name came up associate with a Mac book. These people has been harassing,slandering,having... View More
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
If you believe your router and electronic devices have been hacked by your neighbors, you may want to consider the following steps:
Document Evidence: Keep records of any suspicious activities, including dates, times, and descriptions of what you've observed. This will help establish a... View More
I live in Georgia, which is a one-party consent state. Can I record a virtual work meeting without the consent of others if I am unsure where the other participants are located, but potentially in a two-party consent state? I am a participant in the meeting, and I wish to record it for transparency... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
In Georgia, which is a one-party consent state, you are legally allowed to record a conversation as long as you are a participant. However, if other participants are located in a state with two-party consent laws, their consent might be required for the recording to be legal. Since you are unsure... View More
Im recording bc mother has accused me of being drunk and slurring words .. so i bought a breathalyzer .. record blowing bf and after i facetime with my daughter .... i have been recording our facetimes bc of accusations ... mother emailed me said she doesnt consent to the recordings citing private... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2022
No. See O.C.G.A. section 16-11-62. While Georgia is a one-party state, requiring the consent of only one party to a telephone conversation to record that conversation, Georgia requires the consent of all parties to record a video chat (i.e. FaceTime) in a "private place and out of public... View More
The medical board is ignoring many complaints about him and he has lost privileges at more than one hospital.
He is an OB and many women and babies have died unnecessarily under his care.
We are considering doing a “Dr. Death” style podcast about him to end his career of... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2020
A Georgia attorney could answer your question best, but your post remains open for two weeks. Even if your intentions are noble in trying to protect the wellbeing of women and babies as prospective patients, the fact remains that there is a possibility you could be sued for defamation. No one could... View More
Hi, I was reading your article on video recording laws in Georgia. I transported my brother's children to his house from school all last year, because his wife needed me to. What I did not know was that his wife, whom he was divorcing, had placed a hidden camera in the living room to eavesdrop... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2020
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I just need to know what do I do or what can I do about it
answered on Apr 11, 2020
Your post includes Personal Injury as a category, but there did not appear to be any injury-related issues in the brief description. In terms of the discrepancies with belongings you describe, it might be helpful for an attorney to know more information - were these discrepancies in connection with... View More
Before I joined my company, they signed a multi-year service agreement with an Internet Service Provider that I think we should no longer use. When looking at the early termination terms, we would owe over $7,000 for the remaining 23 months. So, in an effort to not cancel service but change... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2020
Possibly. It's difficult to analyze without the details. It may not let you out of the contract entirely but you could likely get some credit of offset.
Been incarcerated for 5 days placed on hold for warrants
answered on Feb 2, 2020
You should be permitted a phone call. It is best to contact an attorney as soon as possible.
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If a person of 55 that has maintained a absolute clean record with no criminal history of any kind there whole life at age 55. and has now been charge with the committed felony crimes for communication by phone & felony #2. Communication by text. using a cell phone to commit the following... View More
answered on Nov 20, 2019
Get a lawyer. You don’t want to be a convicted felon if at all possible. There’s more to it than just figuring out an agreeable sentence.
For more info visit my website at www.LevinLawyerGa.com.
Visit. Sometimes block us from calling. But as the primary parent I’m told I should always keep communication open to him if he chose to talk to the kids. But how can that go both ways. Seems double standard. Would like if he kept constant communication with kids since they ask about their dad.
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answered on Jul 19, 2019
You can't force him to be a good parent.
answered on Feb 26, 2019
Harassing phone calls is a misdemeanor in Georgia for each call made.
He violated his tpo because he was caught with me. He only has a misdemeanor because I was willingly in his presence, I'm trying to get the tpo I put on him taken away because we have a baby together and there was no physical violence and we've reconciled. Can I have a video visitation... View More
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answered on Sep 9, 2018
He would be violating the TPO and committing another felony. Stop trying to contact him. If you want the TPO dismissed, file a motion, but do not contact him while the order is in place.
She refuses any communication by me with my daughter while she is with her.
She refuses to answer any questions I have to her about my daughter.
The mother blocked my number and requires me to send any questions I have via email.
It may be a week or three before I get a... View More
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answered on Aug 4, 2018
The kinds of questions you posted, she actually doesn't have to answer. It's not great parenting, but she isn't obligated to tell you those things. As long as she actually does show up for the parenting time designated, then she isn't in contempt of the order.
She calls text and tries to contact us via linked in and even watches our home.
answered on Jul 1, 2018
You can contact the police for harassing phone calls, and/or you can change your phone number.
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