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answered on Jul 1, 2018
10 years per charge if felonies, generally although there is a difference depending on the dollar amount of the theft.
22yr old on a public sidewalk, walking and an armed assault where to occur. Defending themselves and possibly killing the assailant.
Georgia Laws?
answered on Jun 24, 2018
No one can give legal advice on how to handle a violent assault when you are armed. However I can advise you on several legal grounds. First, unless you have a concealed weapons permit, you cannot carry a firearm that isn’t in plain view. Second, lethal force to defend yourself is only permitted... View More 
Aggravated child abuse charge
No probable cause other than bruises found at day care that weren’t there before kids were dropped off.
Officers have verbalized they cannot obtain warrant and after asking countless times over the course of a week still refuse to give the device... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2018
You should be discussing this with your criminal defense lawyer instead of an attorney on a blog who does not know all the facts and nuances
answered on Jun 11, 2018
Your question is too broad, duress that led to a confession, or to commit a crime. Most case law can be researched on Westlaw, or LexisNexis but you have to subscribe to their paid service to have access. I would suggest you hire a lawyer and not try to navigate that field on your own.
Hi i did shoplifting in 2015 and the case was closed in 2016 january.I was asked to work some hours as punishment and i paid the fees als.But my question is will it show on my background check bacause i got a job.Please let me know what are the steps for me to remove it to not show up in background... View More
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answered on Jun 8, 2018
You should contact an attorney so they can properly counsel you on whether Record Expungement would be applicable.
answered on Jun 4, 2018
I am not sure I understand the question. How many pending charges are there and how many charges have already been resolved with a plea? The court only considers convictions, not pending cases in determining sentences.
And their corporate company is fully aware- the dude they hired, is indeed on the registry list for aggravated child molestation & still allow him to work around with children in a very uncomfortably close building? I do NOT approve... idgaf what corporate says, he needs to find a job... View More
answered on Jun 2, 2018
This is not a federal crime.
Now that you have vented what is your question?
Do you have to serve jail time, or can you just get help and counseling
answered on Jun 1, 2018
Without knowing all the facts involved, no attorney can render an opinion.
Hire an attorney
He's currently in there based on a statement given . In the statement the person said he had a gun so he's been charged with possession of a firearm but when they searched him they didn't find a fire arm but he's still being charged with possession.
answered on May 31, 2018
Does he not have a bond? What about a lawyer? 8 months is a long time, but it does happen.
Shes been lying about having a huge house. Getting shot and still going straight to work. Finding images off of google in police cars and crime scenes. Telling everyone her first day on the job she busted a big drug raid, traffic stops and high speed chase.
answered on May 30, 2018
It is a felony to impersonate a police officer. Just posting a photo dressed as a cop isn't enough. Nor is talking smack. But if they try to arrest someone or pull someone over they will be going to jail.
My fiance is currently locked up because of a bench warrant was issued for his arrest. We never received a summons to court so we didn't know of the trial date. We received the warrant in the mail, which confused the sheriffs department considering they didn't have the warrant yet. There... View More
answered on May 29, 2018
The choice is simple: hire an attorney, do nothing or your fiance (not you because you are not a lawyer) files papers with the court seeking to change the no bond. Alternatively, he can contact the prosecutor's officer but from what you wrote, that does not appear to be a viable approach.... View More
Charged with child molestation child later came out and said that that statement he gave was false and nothing ever happened . What are my rights and how can I get the charges dropped ? And could I sue for loosing my job and defamation of character
answered on May 25, 2018
Do you have a lawyer defending these charges? You need to worry about defending the charges prior to suing anyone.
was given 1st offenders because I took a plea deal after I was told I would sit in jail until court because there is no bail for this. It was 3 counts total: Harass Tele Call, Bodily Harm, and stalking. They NEVER paid attention to my restraining order and this is stopping me 11 years later from... View More
answered on May 18, 2018
You can apply for a pardon. You have to show the governor that you've lived a crime free life and you have to get letters demonstrating the hardship the conviction is creating. Pardons are not guaranteed, but this may be your best shot at this point. Talk to a local attorney about assisting... View More
answered on May 16, 2018
Present the evidence of the threat you received and ask the judge to arrest the person who sent it.
answered on May 16, 2018
That is not a criminal charge in Georgia, it may be a citation number.
Both parties are white. My brother is believed to be mentally ill/ and or using mind altering drugs. He has a public defender, should we spring for a private lawyer? Additionally, what is likely to happen now? He is not yet booked into jail.
answered on May 14, 2018
I always encourage clients to hire private attorneys to represent them. Most private attorneys will have fewer than 50 cases to work on while public defenders typically have 250-300 cases at a time.
answered on May 11, 2018
The parole board can consider this factor when deciding to grant or deny parole.
O.C.G.A. 42-9-42 (c) Good conduct, achievement of a fifth-grade level or higher on standardized reading tests, and efficient performance of duties by an inmate shall be considered by the board in his favor and... View More
Male was charged with possession of weed even though it was not in his vehicle. He has one month left on parole and hasn't been in any trouble since he was released. He was informed that he will have to sit in jail and has Court on June 22nd. What may happe know in court? How could he violate... View More
answered on May 7, 2018
Get a lawyer. Not enough information has been provided to answer this question.
Thing is I only had two blunts but the people who I was with had more than me and I believe the cop charged me with the amount they had is there anything I can do about that or just pay the citation if it DOSENT go on my record ? (Never had a felony or anything like not even a speeding ticket ) I... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2018
There is no Sparks County in Georgia. I suggest consulting with an attorney in whatever state this is in.
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