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Q: My son has been charged with 1st degree burglary he is 17 and his records are clean what would he be facing
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answered on Mar 23, 2017

Burglary, in Georgia, typically carries prison time. The length and type of "typical" prison sentence varies widely in GA, depending on Judge and Prosecutor, and the FACTS of each case.

Georgia law says 1 to 20 years, for first time offender. Title 16-7-1.

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Q: My nephew has been arrested and these are the charges what is the best possible outcome in court .

16-13-2(B) - POSS OF MARIJUANA < 1 OZ. - M

16-13-32.2 - POSS DRUG RELATED OBJECT FOR USE - M

16-13-30(A) - POSSESSION CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - F

16-13-30(G) - BUY/POSS SCH III, IV, V SUBS - F. It was found during a traffic stop the marijuana and the drug related object were... View More

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answered on Feb 16, 2017

This is not enough information to give any type of prediction. These factors have to be analyzed, to determine what may occur:

1. Was the search/arrest legal?

2. Where were the drugs found? If in a house or vehicle where other had equal access, possible defense.

3. Which...
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Q: What should I do if I am falsely accused of disaster assistance fraud by my former landlord?

My landlord is accusing me of causing the water damages to my rental home in order to file a fraudulent claim with FEMA for disaster assistance. This is far from the truth. My landlord is the one who is committing insurance fraud of which I have proof. I also have witnesses and pictures that... View More

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answered on Feb 13, 2017

You need the help of an attorney. Since you are on the coast, I suggest trying either Mr. Cris Schneider in Savannah at 912-385-0854, or Patrick Ferris in Douglas, GA, but who has an office in St. Simons. 912-384-1099.

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