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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Federal Crimes and Libel & Slander for Georgia on
Q: Looking for an attorney that specialize in remote neural monitioring or knows something about it.

In my router associated with a mac book. On Janunary 22, 2024 found monitoring software after conducting a scanning of my router with fing. (Demotz Software) The husband is the master mind behind all of this he gradurated from Georgia School Of Technology.We are begin stalked on all devices as... View More

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answered on Feb 26, 2024

It's crucial to seek legal assistance from an attorney who is knowledgeable about technology-related issues and can provide guidance on matters such as remote neural monitoring and cyberstalking. Given the complexity of your situation, it's important to find an attorney who has experience... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Banking and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: What can be done to stop check fraud charges in Georgia if check fraud was done on a parent's banking account
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 5, 2024

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. This could be fact-intensive and specific. One option is to try to set up a consult with a local attorney to review the charges and the account history. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: I have pending charges on my background and it’s been 4 years. Can I get these charges dropped and cleared from my recor

The DA office is trying to change my charges and give me the same as my co defendant who stated that I didn’t use the card

Ellaretha Coleman
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answered on Dec 10, 2023

You're going to have to resolve the charges, either by trial, plea or motion to dismiss, before you can have your record restricted or cleared.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Domestic Violence and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: How do I know that I will be safe? He’s going to kill me.

Ex husband placed gun TO my forehead threaten to kill me, I was pregnant and all my children in the home I had three other children I called the sheriffs depart or 911 they came out, met with my ex-husband and said that they were not going to make an arrest on him, even though he admitted on... View More

Joshua Schiffer
Joshua Schiffer
answered on Oct 27, 2023

That is INSANE!!! I cant believe it! Is there another law enforcement agency in your county such as a local police agency?

The GBI is the next step if the locals wont do anything, thats nuts!! You may also want to call the press, but really a local lawyer should get involved at that...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: I was arrested September 17th for death by shoplifting is what they charged me for. My court date is November 8th at 4:0
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answered on Sep 27, 2023

If you've been arrested and charged with "death by shoplifting," consult an attorney immediately.

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes and Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: is going to court in 2 counties for theft by taking in one county and theft by receiving in another for 3yrs

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??

Robbie Levin
Robbie Levin
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.

For...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: What is will judge most likely do in a revocation hearing.

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

Zachary Taylor Beck
Zachary Taylor Beck
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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: Can a convicted felon with a replica decorative gun and decorative bullets be convicted of a “FIREARM”?
Zachary Taylor Beck
Zachary Taylor Beck
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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: how many days for dose it take for a fast and speedy trial if it gose over over the speedy trial limit what do i do next
Zachary Taylor Beck
Zachary Taylor Beck
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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: In Georgia, can you discharge a firearm while intoxicated if it comes to the point that you feel the need to use a gun?

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

Zachary Taylor Beck
Zachary Taylor Beck
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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: I am an Artist who’s work was physically stolen from a venue. The value is $7000 and the venue wants to settle in court.

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

Zachary Taylor Beck
Zachary Taylor Beck
answered on Jul 26, 2022

This sounds more like a civil tort (i.e., negligence, breach of contract), not a violation of criminal law.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: can someone get first offender act if charged with 2 counts of aggravated assault and possession of firearm

the person already has a plea but hasnt excepted it because lack of evidence

Zachary Taylor Beck
Zachary Taylor Beck
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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Banking and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: If someone uses venmo to fraudulently transfer money from one person's bank acct to their acct and the victim's bank

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.

Zachary Taylor Beck
Zachary Taylor Beck
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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: Should I have anything to worry about or that I will have to handle?

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

Joshua Schiffer
Joshua Schiffer
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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Gov & Administrative Law for Georgia on
Q: We are under investigation by the FBI and department of veteran affairs for fraud - no charges yet - what should we do?

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

Zachary Taylor Beck
Zachary Taylor Beck
answered on Apr 14, 2022

Hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer and do not answer any of the investigators questions.

2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: How can a lawyer prove someone is not guilty of child cruelty ?
John Kim
John Kim
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

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1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Federal Crimes and White Collar Crime for Georgia on
Q: Federal criminal court. What is the process after a vacate and resentencing has been ordered by the appellate court?

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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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: My daughter is 22 years old and is incarcerated 2 counts of poss of meth...she is currently on felony probation in anoth

Another county for 2 poss of meth charges.....will she go to prison

John Kim
John Kim
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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: Do your charge get sealed after you get off a felony probation from first offender?
Morris  Margulis
Morris Margulis
answered on Feb 7, 2022

Your probation officer should notify the court once you are finished, and the clerk should process the first offender restrictions.

That being said, "should" does not mean "will". You may want to follow up with the clerk's office about a month after you've completed everything, just to be sure.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: I have some questions about criminal charges. I don't understand the structure of charges.

I'm writing a fictional story about someone who broke laws on the federal and state level, and I'm using Georgia as the state law.

Let's say the accused was caught inflicting and trying to inflict physical harm on three officers during the booking process. The accused... View More

Richard W. Noel
Richard W. Noel
answered on Feb 6, 2022

You need to look at the factors that make up each crime. What you're describing is what sometimes is called "lesser included offenses." It allows a jury to find for a lesser crime instead of the main one for which a person is charged. Could each victim result in separate counts?... View More

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