He was also given paperwork to sign without counsel present under the assumption that it was the statement he had just made, but really he had unknowingly signed away his rights... He was incarcerated on 12/30/2021 where he has been held without bond( no bail hearing given) , or evidence,.. the... View More 
answered on Jan 14, 2022
He needs to act fast to get Habeas Corpus relief. If he can get out of custody, he will be in a much better position to pursue his other claims involving this experience.
I took a plea for simple battery with an ex but not sure it its classified as domestic does the actual word domestic show if its a domestic charge?
answered on Dec 16, 2021
This is going to require some factual investigation, as the details are SUPER important in this analysis.
IF the conviction was under the Georgia Family Violence Act then a prohibition applies. This does not need to be explicit, however, and, as the prohibition is based on Federal law... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2021
There are three types of burglary in the state of Georgia -- 1st degree, 2nd degree, and smash and grab. All three are felony offenses. The penalties for the three types vary from a minimum of 1 year up to 20 years. Whether the state offers probation depends on a variety of factors....the facts... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2021
A Georgia attorney could answer best, but your post remains open for two weeks. If it's done in the context of life insurance benefits, which is the common scenario, the crime is generally insurance fraud. Outside of that or other contexts involving illegal acts (but instead done as a... View More
He didn't know the gun he bought was stolen, so now he's in trouble for it. Any advice for me?
answered on Apr 5, 2021
If he was arrested for Theft by Receiving Stolen Property, the State will need more evidence than just possession of a stolen gun. Case law in Georgia is quite clear on the fact that people buy and sell guns individually and often; therefore, there must be actual evidence that the person... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2021
Unfortunately, you have not provided near enough information or context for us to provide a specific response. Generally, a child is a child until the age of 18. Until the child reached the age of eighteen OR is otherwise emancipated, he or she should be living with the parents or another person... View More
Never been told I was operated on. I was to have cystoscope and was discharged with same. Pathology can’t find anything on me. My flesh and instruments must have left the hospital. No doctor will help me heal not even hospitals. Please help me.
answered on Feb 12, 2021
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for a week, and it sounds like you are in need of medical attention as well as legal guidance. I'm very sorry for your ordeal - you should reach out to Georgia medical malpractice attorneys (see the tab above "Find a... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2020
It is hard to answer without knowing the formal disposition, was it a successfully completed First Offender or Conditional Discharge? If it was then all of your rights are restored including the right to possess a firearm.
My son is with my family. They are not my biological family they have recently petitioned the court to adopt and accuse me of abandonment. I witnessed my child engaging in the act of sex with two members of the family and was afraid to tell anyone about it at first, but have called CPS and reported... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2020
Sounds like an interesting question. Probably not. Of course, proving you were in an alcohol blackout might be difficult.
I have evidence and research on my own as well as PI research that advised that my underage child and I were being stalked via a drone. My findings and the PI findings were that I was being stalked for illegal medical research by a clinician girlfriend of a man I worked with. This doctor is an... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2020
What was the result of your police contact? What is PI research? What is the nature of medical research?
on a backround check
answered on Sep 19, 2020
You need to make sure the discharge paperwork was completed and filed.
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If i grabbed a knife to protect myself from someone who id just broken away from after they had held a knife to my throat and cut me?
answered on Aug 21, 2020
There is a difference between being charged with a crime and being convicted of a crime based on evidence. Self defense is a very real defense and may be available to you based on the facts provided. It is always best to contact an attorney who can assess the specifics of your circumstances and... View More
I have a question about trespassing & assault. I cox tech came onto my property parking his van, blocking my driveway. When I asked him to move, he got Aggressive and HOSTILE saying no! He was asked to move it more than 3 times.
He was "TOLD" he is now Trespassing, to get off... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2020
It is best to start by filing a police report against the individual who assaulted you on your property. Secondly, it is best to contact an attorney who can assess the specifics of your circumstances and provide you with a more tailored response.
We wish you well.
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answered on Aug 15, 2020
Yes, you can get charged with Street Gang Activity, however being prosecuted and convicted is another matter. The law is clear about what must be proven. It is best to contact a criminal defense attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your circumstances.
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answered on Aug 13, 2020
Divorce him.
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This crazy lAdy just cAme moved in and started staying and said she wasn't going anywhere
answered on Aug 13, 2020
If she was never invited to stay, you should contact the authorities (police) and have her removed for trespassing. If she has been invited to stay, you will need to move to have her evicted.
We wish you well.
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Idk if they gonna give me 10+years
answered on Aug 7, 2020
The amount depends on the degree of the crime and whether you are in juvenile court versus adult. It is best to contact an attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your case and provide you with a more detailed response.
We wish you well.
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The guy claims he didn’t know who she was, But she clearly has postal magnets on her vehicle also a strobe light on top of the car because she makes frequent stops and to top it off she was wearing a USPS shirt
answered on Jul 15, 2020
Your circumstances are unfortunate. Given the information provided, your wife should contact the police department and file a complaint with them.
We wish you well.
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