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Allegedly I was on audio phone conversation admitting to a crime. If the conversation was recorded by the alleged victim in the case at the local police department, would this still be admissible in court
answered on Jul 9, 2020
It is possible under certain circumstances. It is best to contact an attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your case.
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My child was recently removed from my custody without any clear and convincing evidence due to an anonymous false allegation which after two hearings have not been proven, which is required in this situation. Now he was judicially held from us recently but we have not been allowed to see him or... View More 
answered on Apr 28, 2020
It is best to contact an attorney as soon as possible.
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The police went against my rights as an American. I told them not to search my car or my person and they still disrespected me and went directly against my rights.
answered on Apr 7, 2020
Yes, you may have a case. However, the strength of the case is going to depend on the specifics of the circumstances. It is best to contact an attorney who can assist you with your case.
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In June 2015, Walmart security took me to the back room where I was belittled, and accused of shoplifting, but they couldn’t find anything that I had supposedly stolen, so I stood up to leave, but was shoved back into the seat and sat on by one young man while another twisted my left arm around... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2020
It is best to contact an attorney as soon as possible who can assist you with the specifics of your case.
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answered on Feb 10, 2020
It depends. It is best to consult an attorney as soon as possible who can assist you with the specifics of your circumstances.
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When the owner showed up that morning he found the home and my vehicle wide open as if they left in a hurry dually noted as to the outside disturbance call when I returned I found footprints behind the home 19 3/4 inches long 10 1/2 inches wide 6 feet apart I took pictures printed casts deemed... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2020
More information is needed before an accurate answer can be provided. It is best to contact an attorney as soon as possible who can assist you with the specifics of your case.
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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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I live alone in a rural area and filed a report against neighbors whose dogs have repeatedly entered my property, killing and injuring my animals. The deputy that came to my home began following me on social media the next day using information he gathered during official business to search for me... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2020
More information is needed before an accurate answer can be provided. It is best to consult an attorney who can review and assist you with the specifics of your circumstances.
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loss of privacy, loss of freedom, interference with job opportunities and ability to work, prevention from obtaining information, etc.
answered on Jan 31, 2020
The answer is yes, you absolutely have constitutional rights even while under a criminal investigation. It is extremely important to contact an attorney, even in this early stage, who can assist you and ensure your rights are not violated.
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The ins. can't process my claim without it. Been out of work since April 2019 for a disability.
answered on Jan 25, 2020
Your post remains open for two weeks. At this point, you could contact Georgia employment law attorneys you find on this site, or through your own independent searches, and discuss the matter in confidence with them. Based on these brief facts, it's anyone's guess why the form has been... View More
answered on Jan 19, 2020
The answer is No. You must have a permit to own a projectile taser and permits are only given to individuals age 21 and older.
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They have no physical address for a office and has went out of his way to ignore the family for over 3 years now even though they are aware the family does not agree with the findings, has the evidence to prove the cause and manner of death to be different then listed on the death certificate, has... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2020
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answered on Dec 10, 2019
The short answer is no. However, more information is needed about your circumstances; it is best to consult an attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your case.
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I did find out that there is no city ordinance or county ordinance or law that states it is mandatory or necessary. I
answered on Dec 2, 2019
More information is necessary. There is a difference between being stopped and being cited/ticketed. Please provide a clarified question, and I or one of my colleagues will be glad to provide you with an answer.
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answered on Nov 14, 2019
A speeding ticket in Georgia is misdemeanor crime, although the penalties for a first, life-time speeding ticket in Georgia are capped below the standard maximum penalties for misdemeanors. See O.C.G.A. § 40-6-1.
I was charged with "possession of a weapon while committing a crime." - The neighbor's teenager said I tried to run over my fience'...NOT TRUE!
When the police arrived I was in my vehicle, they asked if I had any weapons after a moment I remembered that in the bottom of... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2019
"Under ' "the wing span" ' limitation of Chimel, a search incident is limited to that area within the lunge, within the reach, within the grasp of the arrestee—the area 'which may fairly be deemed to be an extension of his person'—the area in which the... View More
Said employee did not identify himself, Did not say why I had to move my vehicle and could not name the ordinance or statute or law I was violating.
answered on Oct 22, 2019
All depends on their role at the time. Lot of agency employees have authority that does not come with a badge. Generally best practice is to inquire before disputing.
I reported the abuse to Cherokee County Georgia's child protection services caseworker. Who ignored it. I ran away short time later in fear for my safety because the caseworker told the foster parent I told her about the abuse,which got worse because of that. I was punished and thrown in... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2019
Foster parents are considered state employees for purposes of the Georgia State Tort Claims Act. OCGA § 50–21–22(7). However, OCGA § 50-21-24, provides that, "The state shall have no liability for losses resulting from: ... (7) Assault, battery, false imprisonment, false arrest,... View More
I've been told a judge can violate a persons 5th amendment constitution rights, due process protects and balances legal authority of a judge and that persons legal rights
answered on Sep 8, 2019
No, a judge cannot do that. Judges have to ensure that proceedings in their courtrooms comply with the rules of civil procedure, criminal procedure, rules of evidence, and the U.S. Constitution. If anything, judges have to know these things better than anyone else in the courtroom so that an... View More
What is the maximum length of time that a person can be held in jail for "Civil Contempt -- Back Child Support"? There are no criminal charges. Amount of child support arrears is $3,500. The person in jail has zero financial resources and zero ability to come up with the money to pay... View More
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answered on Aug 1, 2019
The court will only order jail time if the court finds that she has not exhausted all resources in order to try to pay. $3500 is not a lot of money to come up with. She needs to have applied for loans, title pawns, sold jewelry, gotten a 2nd job, maxed out credit card, asked for money from... View More
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