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Texas has a hold, husband is in GA jail (paulding) if they don't file for an extention immediately, does paulding county detention center HAVE to release him? Already have a lawyer working for him in TX, just need to get him out of jail here to get him home to myself and our children under 2... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2019
It all depends on the Sheriffs. Different counties have different policies. However, you may want to just check with TX and see when they are going to pick him up first. Because if they make a promise to pick him up he may not be released in 14 days.
My grandma left money for grand kids and dad used it to but a house and land. Now that he has passed can wife just take the house?
answered on Jul 15, 2019
I cannot answer the question without an answer to the following:
1. When you say left money for grand kids and Dad used it to buy a house, it is critical what the Will said that left the grand kids the money. If it simply leaves money to Dad for the benefit of children, that is one thing.... View More
Edit "I Meant:COUNTY, Not Ctry must live w/in so many miles of Dr. (same one for last 13 yrs). I moved in w/Dad 5 yrs ago, see my Dr. Every 3 mos., and have my meds mailed to me (I can not fill Opiod Rx 40 miles from Dr.) I am vary disabled so driving is difficult. Imy Dad passed 12-20-18, and... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2019
Federal court jurisdiction, is limited to the types of cases listed in the Constitution and specifically provided for by Congress. For the most part, federal courts only hear:
Cases in which the United States is a party;
Cases involving violations of the U.S. Constitution or federal... View More
I was told to obtain housing and be stable well i have its small but ive been here almost a year. And if suitable for a temporary solution until the kids are back with me and then i could and plan to move into a larger home. I just wanted to show stability. To courts.
answered on May 26, 2019
That answer depends on a variety of factors. How many children there are, their ages, if they have special needs, etc. The size is less important than cleanliness and a history of rent and bills being paid on time. But in general, all children should have a clean, safe bed to sleep in and the... View More
answered on May 2, 2019
You shouldn't say anything!!
You need to get an attorney because it gets real tricky.
All search warrants must state the time and date of issuance. O.C.G.A. § 17-5-22.
So, the failure to set forth the time of issuance of the warrant MAY be a fatal defect in certain... View More
I did talk to the investigators at the sheriffs department and they said there is no case due to the fact that it was given, and that I had no obligation to even return the other items, but that I did to end the conflict. They had told me that there is no law on items that were given as the fact... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2019
If it was truly a gift and you have evidence of that then you should be good. Just know she can proceed in filing actions against you, however that does not mean she will be successful. Just because you have proof doesn't protect you from having to deal with it though. Now if she keeps... View More
May 1st 2013 when do you suppose to be brought to trial or you shall be acquitted and discharged
answered on Apr 22, 2019
A defendant's constitutional right to speedy trial can be determined only on an ad hoc basis in which the conduct of the prosecution and the defendant are weighed and balanced; among factors which courts should assess in determining whether a particular defendant has been deprived of his... View More
Is that a violation of my Hippa rights??
answered on Apr 19, 2019
The cops can ask you anything. You have the right to remain silent. I strongly suggest you use it. You do not have to answer.
And they wanted to search the vehicle. At first she wouldn't let them and they asked me if they could search me and I said yes because I didn't have nothing illegal on me at all so I wasnt worried about it but as they were searching me the cop reached down and picked up a small bag that... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2019
In order for an attorney to even begin to help you. We need to see the police report, get the dash cam, subpoena the officers' records, among the many other things necessary for case preparation. Just being innocent is never enough. You need an attorney to fight for your position. I hope this helps.
Eventually she was arrested for possession of marijuana(a joint). Was she illegally detained?
answered on Jan 28, 2019
Maybe, it is a very fact specific inquiry and the lady needs to talk to a lawyer.
If you are walking in a neighborhood and an officer approaches you. Do you have to show your id if not expected of committing a crime? And do you have to give your name and info if you refuse to give id?
answered on Dec 23, 2018
If you are walking in a neighborhood an officer can approach and ask you some questions. Investigatory detentions are valid if reasonable suspicion objectively exists. (This is where you things like Time? Date? Knowledge of Neighborhood? traffic? Was a crime just called in? etc etc etc.)... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2018
To obtain a copy you can file an open records request with the governmental entity required to hold the bond.
Documents (application for stay away order) were approved fraudulently by the Superior Court Clerk (whom is a close family friend of my husband and inlaws) after the Magistrate Judge denied the application. This later resulted in me having to go to court for a violation of that order. This same... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2018
You may have grounds, but it would depend on the facts of the case. You should consult with an attorney who can review the documents in detail and present you with your options. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
My ex's brother is a Criminal Defence Attorney. He works everyday, (for years) side by side, with the judge that handled our case. The outcome was completely falsified and injustice. I truley believe that this is due to conflict of interest. Do you agree that it is a possibility, and what can... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2018
You should be retaining a lawyer to discuss each and every step before you take any action
It’s not as if everything is clearly marked “public space”, how do I know if a say, a parking lot is considered public or private property?
answered on Sep 24, 2018
What code section are you referring to which uses the term "public space"?
them and their mother? Then the spouse and mother lie to investigators about the time frame that her son moved back to Georgia from Alabama, take out a total of 48 warrants for someones arrest(the person her son was married too) claiming charges to be "Fraudulent." Being held in jail for... View More
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