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I have evidence that the Child protective services case worker who made the report after having my children removed from my custody lied in the report to justify her actions. Not only do I have documentation proving her lies, but I also have eye whitnesses to the entire incident when she took my... View More 
answered on Jan 17, 2020
If you can demonstrate that based on the cases workers lies, the children would not have otherwise been deemed dependent, you may be able to get your case dismissed. You need to consult with an attorney to discuss your allegations and options moving forward. An attorney should be appointed to you... View More
My DFCS case worker knowingly gave false information to their attorney to present to the judge to increase punishment for the crimes they are accusing my family of. I have irrefutable proof that they have committed perjury not just this time, but as well as the initial statements made by the... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2020
Yes, any testimony given to a judge in court is presumed under oath with penalty for perjury. It is best to contact an attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your case and provide you with tailored representation.
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I was dropping my boyfriend off at his car in the school parking lot around six in the afternoon after we had gone to eat. There was a set of AirPods on the ground out in the rain, so we saved them. We waited in the parking lot for an hour or so to see if the owner would come back, granted school... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2020
The answer is yes, you can be charged. For this reason, it is important to contact an attorney who specializes in juvenile law. It is not in your best to handle this alone.
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answered on Jan 12, 2020
Your circumstances are unfortunate. There are a few options, but it will depend on some specific circumstances. For starters, consider filing a Temporary Protective Order. There is certain criteria that must be met. Does the juvenile reside with you?
It is best to contact an attorney who... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2019
The answer is it depends. Check the conditions of his probation, and if you are still unclear, contact his probation officer for clarity.
Aside from what is permissible legally, it may be best to assess the circumstance personally. Is this in your son’s best interest at this moment? It... View More
Robbery can they hang out and stay the night with each other
answered on Dec 14, 2019
Normally the terms of your probation will dictate what is permitted . It may be best to consult his probation officer for clarity. And then there’s your discretion as a parent and what your son’s offense was. It may be best to have him avoid any appearance or opportunity for impropriety.... View More
There is a gang in the school were my son is getting bullied and harrassed. The leader of the gang keeps approaching him with treats of gang jumping him and fighting. The leader is 13 and the members are 12 or so. Can i press charges against him and the school since i have had a meeting with them... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2019
The short answer is yes. However, it is important that you contact an attorney as soon as possible to discuss the specifics of your case. We are more than glad to assist you. Contact us whenever you are ready.
I wish you well.
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can they lock me up for that or is it up to the judge
answered on Nov 26, 2019
First, stealing your mother's or anyone else's car or property is NEVER a good idea. Period.
If she has not reported you to any authority (court, police or probation officer), there is no way for them to learn of your new indiscretion, and if they do not know about it, they cannot... View More
answered on Nov 26, 2019
The answer to your question is YES. You are not emancipated in the eyes of the law until you are either 18 years old, married or serving on active duty military service. Your mother can require that you obey curfew, and the law will support her if she decides to file charges against you.... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2019
Yes, your father can "make" you come home.
You are not emancipated until:
1. you reach the age of 18,
2. you are married or
3. you are serving on active duty with the armed forces of the U.S.
Being pregnant does not entitle you to... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2019
Without more information about your case, it is difficult to provide you with an accurate answer. Generally speaking, a person commits the offense of statutory rape when he or she engages in sexual intercourse with any person under the age of 16 years and not his or her spouse, provided that no... View More
Im 14 and Im trying to get out of the home but because Im not 16 or older i cant do anything. My friend and I are working up a case against her for child abuse and possibly neglect. I haven't looked up the second one all to much, however for the abuse case we have pictures of bruises and my... View More
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answered on Nov 9, 2019
You need to speak with a counselor at your school about your situation. As a minor, you cannot just run away without parental permission.
We spent 4 days at my father in law’s farm, living from our suitcases, while awaiting a/c repairs to be done on our home in Florida. I met with CPS from Florida as well as Georgia at my son’s high school, in florida, from where he was placed into foster care by DFCS. Georgia DFCS is claiming... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2019
Without more information about your particular case, it is difficult to answer. Dependency cases depend greatly on specific facts. Generally speaking, Georgia DFCS may have the authority to take an allegedly deprived child into state custody, and afterwards, a child dependency action must take... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2019
To properly answer your question more details are required. The best interests of the juvenile are always paramount in juvenile court. It is best to contact an attorney who specializes in Juvenile Defense.
The Upshaw Law Firm (770) 240-0922.
He was charged with four counts of vehicle theft, four counts of entering a vehicle, and a few more that I’d have to look at for the specifics. He was detained on 10/16 and disposition was on 10/24. His release date is 12/23 and we are being told that he will not receive credit for time served... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2019
In the state of Georgia, any child who is ordered to a secure residential facility and is detained after the adjudication hearing in a secure residential facility pending placement in another secure residential facility must be given credit for time served in the secure residential facility... View More
does a legal guardian have to come and get them out or can anyone over the age of 18 legally get them out of custody?
answered on Nov 4, 2019
A little bit more info is needed, as it all depends on how and for what the minor was detained. The courts are also VERY wary of sharing any information about juvenile proceedings with the public (even relatives) so a lawyer is very useful in fast-tracking any potential release.
answered on Oct 3, 2019
In Georgia, a minor may be questioned by law enforcement or a representative of DFCS without prior notification to a parent.
My 15 year old cousins mom filed a runaway report on September 26. We the family yet have to believe she had to do something with his disappearance but police wont do anything because she filed the report as a runaway..
answered on Oct 3, 2019
There is no set number of days. Whether law enforcement considers a person missing will depend on the specific facts of each case.
Exit interview for making the team or being cut, no parent was present, it was in a closed office in which he spoke harshly in an aggressive tone and made her cry. She wasn’t cut made the team but found out 4 months later he had recorded her... not sure if he recorded all players for their exit... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2019
OCGA § 16-11-62 (https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2010/title-16/chapter-11/article-3/part-1/16-11-62) provides:
It shall be unlawful for:
(1) Any person in a clandestine manner intentionally to overhear, transmit, or record or attempt to overhear, transmit, or record the... View More
Also a child thats in a special needs class cause he has autism
answered on Sep 23, 2019
Schools typically send home a permission slip for field trips. Have you tried speaking with the school to get the details about this and find out why no notification was given or why they didn't seek permission? I would first reach out to the school to speak to them about it and ensure them... View More
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