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answered on Aug 28, 2023
The length of time you may spend in jail for a probation violation in Georgia can vary based on several factors, including the nature of the violation, your criminal history, and the decision of the court. Since you mentioned you are on first offender status, it's important to note that... View More 
6 months after being arrested I got called by my pretrial officer saying that im not longer apart of pretrial services and I get a letter in mail saying I’ve been unindicted from my charges can I travel ?
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answered on Jul 28, 2023
If you don't have an active warrant for your arrest, TSA is not going to mess with you. However, if you are on bond, your agreement with your bondsman may be that you must contact them for permission before you leave the state. So you might want to give them a heads up before you go anywhere..
They quick claimed it without my knowledge and without my name being added.
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answered on Jul 14, 2023
If you were a signature party to the land contract, then you sue the seller/grantor for breach of contract. Hire a GA attorney that does real property litigation. A Notice Lis Pendens will need to be filed. All interested parties must be defendants (besides you) for setting aside the Deed or... View More
the people who were with him are acting suspicious and have gave away property not theirs' and moneys were moved overseas to her son.
answered on Apr 20, 2023
Certainly some of what you are describing could be suspicious, or it could be coincidence. On these limited facts, it's difficult to know for sure. If you have strong reason to believe that someone was negligently killed (not intentionally), consider consulting both a personal injury attorney... View More
They didn’t find the gun on me and I get off probation in July.
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answered on Mar 19, 2023
If you are currently on probation and have been arrested for possession of a firearm and a controlled substance, the consequences you may face will depend on a variety of factors, including the laws in your jurisdiction, the specifics of the charges, and the terms of your probation.
In... View More
1 16-13-31 TRAFFICKING IN METHAMPHETAMINE OR AMPHETAMINE Felony SUPERIOR
23-4996FW 1 16-13-30(B) POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE WITH INTEN T TO DISTRIBUTE Felony SUPERIOR
23-4997FW 1 16-7-20 POSSESSION OF TOOLS FOR COMMISSION OF A CRIME Felony SUPERIOR
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answered on Mar 19, 2023
The punishment for trafficking, or any other criminal offense, can vary depending on the specific circumstances of the case and the jurisdiction in which it is being prosecuted. However, in general, trafficking is a serious offense that can carry severe penalties.
If an individual is... View More
Felony probation. Has been on it for 3 years after serving prison time and parole. He violated probation by not completing all of the drc treatment plan. He couldn't work and do those classes completely. He has 2 babies age 1 and 3 whom he is the main provider. His family is facing eviction... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2022
It is hard to say what the judge will do. Judge's have wide discretion in revoking probation based on non-compliance or new arrests. You should consult a lawyer who could point to good facts that could possibly keep the judge from revoking probation and ordering the person to remain... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2022
O.C.G.A. 16-11-131(a)(2) defines firearm as "any handgun, rifle, shotgun, or other weapon which will or can be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or electrical charge." Thus, if the decorative gun can be converted to shoot any type of projectile by explosive or... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2022
The constitutional right to a speedy trial is usually misunderstood by most non-lawyers. The meaning of speedy is quite subjective to different people. Georgia courts have analyzed the right to a speedy trial under a reasonableness standard. Thus, there is no exact day(s) amount that passes where a... View More
I know it is illegal to discharge a firearm while intoxicated over a 0.08 but what if I am drunker than a 0.08 but I’m threatened enough to use it? This happened last weekend leaving a bar and a guy pulled a gun and pushed the barrel into a friends chest while I was behind him. I was carrying but... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2022
The short answer is yes. In Georgia, whether intoxicated or not, a person has the right to defend themselves against the infliction of death or serious bodily harm. However, to justify the use of deadly force (i.e., shooting the firearm), the person must not be the aggressor and must actually be... View More
the person already has a plea but hasnt excepted it because lack of evidence
answered on Jun 15, 2022
The short answer is yes. However, the person must not have a prior felony conviction and the aggravated assault charge must not have been against a law enforcement officer. Further, judges have wide discretion in sentencing someone as a first offender. See O.C.G.A. section 42-8-60. Therefore, the... View More
Tracked their location thru the IP address, but at the time the victim didn't press charges Almost a year later could the victim decide to press charges. The amount stolen was around $2000.
answered on Jun 7, 2022
The short answer is yes. However, an important caveat is that the State (i.e., Prosector's office in the county where the alleged theft occurred) decides whether to pursue charges, not the victim. Therefore, because the amount stolen was over $500.00, the alleged thief would likely be charged... View More
Hello, I worked as a retail associate selling cell phones. In that position there was fraud going on with associates also selling phones were doing fraud and selling it to people using other peoples names basically a scammer. Will or can I still be charged for that? I unknowingly sold him phones... View More
answered on May 22, 2022
All depends on the investigation and what turns up. You can also either sit silently OR actively participate, if you have an appetite or desire for that. If you may be criminally liable, advance cooperation can also be mitigation for when you face potential consequences. Generally I advise... View More
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answered on Sep 27, 2023
If you've been arrested and charged with "death by shoplifting," consult an attorney immediately.
the stuff that was recieved wasnt stolen . it was given to a cousin from her ex. the man collected the stuff that he was looking for . now almost 3yrs later theyre still going to court on it . how can that be ?? and what citizen rights are there to dispute it in writing to a judge for ndismissal??
answered on Dec 27, 2022
You cannot communicate directly with the Judge. There are motions that you may want to file, including possibly a demand for speedy trial, that can speed up the process.
You may want to consider hiring a lawyer to protect your rights, and to help resolve your case more quickly.
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They were displaying the work for purchase & did not protect it. Cameras were not working and they did not notify me of its official disappearance until well after. They do not want to fully compensate for the work so I need assistance with going to court. Please help
answered on Jul 26, 2022
This sounds more like a civil tort (i.e., negligence, breach of contract), not a violation of criminal law.
GI BILL program fraud 85/15 rule - business raided this morning and evidence collected - the owner paid a man to be the expert liason for the program which she knew little about and he submitted false documents to her which he assured her was how it was supposed to be done and she signed them and... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2022
Hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer and do not answer any of the investigators questions.
answered on Mar 19, 2022
This is a very broad question - it may help if you tailor your question a little bit more to receive better responses. However, in general, a lawyer will use all the evidence in the case to provide the best defense for his/her client. This can be achieved through various ways (i.e., communications... View More
How long does this process take the district court to do this? Is the psr always redone
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answered on Mar 10, 2022
It all depends on why the resentencing was ordered. If it has to do with information in the PSR, such as guideline calculations, then the PSR will be revised accordingly, although the presentence investigation is not redone in its entirety.
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Another county for 2 poss of meth charges.....will she go to prison
answered on Feb 28, 2022
Unfortunately, it will be impossible to get a definitive answer to your question. The main issue with your daughter's situation is that she will need to resolve her new drug charges while also resolving her [inevitable] probation violation/revocation in another county. I would recommend you... View More
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