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Philip Andrew Holloway
Marietta Criminal Defense Attorney.
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  3. Philip Andrew Holloway
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If I wrote a statement that I lied on that got my fiance put in jail, what do I do to get him out and his charges dropped?

Asked by a user in Newnan, GA - 2 months ago.

You should hire a lawyer who regularly practices in that jurisdiction. This is very dangerous territory for you. However, if someone is in jail for something they did not do, you should try to correct the situation right away. But hire a lawyer before you do anything.

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  3. J Charles Ferrari
  4. Benjamin J Lieberman

In Georgia, can an undercover cop randomly go to a residence and ask to purchase drugs?

Asked by a user in Atlanta, GA - 3 months ago.

The short answer is yes. As long as the officer doesn't enter property without a warrant or an invitation, they can pretend to be a buyer seeking a seller.

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  2. Philip Andrew Holloway
  3. Angela Mary Kinley
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My friend who is 23 is dating a guy who is 17. The guys mom says if she turns up pregnant then she can go to jail. Is this true?

Asked by a user in Statesboro, GA - 5 months ago.

The age of consent for purposes of sexual relations in 16 in Georgia. There is no crime committed under these circumstances.

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  2. Noah Howard Pines
  3. Philip Andrew Holloway

Depositions

Asked by a user in Savannah, GA - 3 months ago.

Georgia does not use depositions in criminal cases unless extraordinary circumstances exist. Ironically, in civil cases where only money is at stake, the parties are able to compel depositions as a matter of course. When someone's life or liberty is at stake the defense often has no way to know what a witness will testify to until the trial.

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  2. Ikemesit Amajak Eyo
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My boyfriend and I are 3 years and 16 days apart, is that illegal in Georgia?

Asked by a user in Duluth, GA - 3 months ago.

Neither a sexual nor an unsexual relationship is illegal. It may be unwise but it is not illegal.

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Dui and laving the scene of an accident

Asked by a user in Roswell, GA - almost 4 years ago.

The answer depends on many factors. A big factor is the jurisdiction where your case is pending. In fact, you may not even be guilty so I would caution you not to put the cart before the horse and to consult an experienced DUI attorney. You owe it to yourself to do all that you can to defend this case since the stakes are so very high.

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  2. Brett Ladd
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Charged with DUI, but later held over for simple battery charge not related to DUI incident.

Asked by a user in Atlanta, GA - about 1 month ago.

You should have an attorney handle both of these matters. You should look for someone with skill and experience dealing with both types of cases. If both cases are pending in the same jurisdiction that would make the most sense. If they are pending in jurisdictions that are not geographically close to each other you should hire a local lawyer in each place. Costs will vary from one lawyer to the next. Spend your money wisely- but it's not a good idea to "bargain shop" too much. There's a...

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Will a notarized document protect me from non custodial parent?

Asked by a user in Lynnwood, WA - about 4 years ago.

Notarization of a document gives that document no special legal status other than certification of the document's uuthenticity. A Notary Public has no judicial or special legal authority. When a document is notarized, it simply means, in most cases, that the person signing the document has sworn under oath to the truthfulness of the statements and that the notary has verified that the document is not a forgery. You need to have a domestic relations attorney advise you on how to achieve your...

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Violation of bond

Asked by a user in Charlottesville, VA - about 4 years ago.

I agree with the other answer entirely. To precisely answer your question, if you are not arrested by the authorities before your next court date and then appear in court, you would most likely be taken into custody at that time. You should absolutely retain good counsel if you haven't done so already.

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Is this slander?

Asked by a user in Mayfield, KY - about 4 years ago.

Slander is the verbal form of character defamation. Whether this is slander will depend upon exactly what words were spoken and in what context. Someone giving their opinion, even though it may damage your reputation, is not slander. On the other hand, something false stated as a fact may very well be slander if it damages your reputation. On your facts, it seems like the administrator was asserting her personal opinion since she stated that "she believes" you are having an affair. If so,...

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