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I need to know if I have a case against a local grocery chain.

You may very well have a claim. I know of a similar case in which a movie theatre chain that used off duty cops to "roust" teens from the entrances near the ticket counter had to pay a huge judgment, but that was based on "failure to train" the guards. Plus, the theatre chain went forth with a "loitering" prosecution against the young man, when no evidence existed to show any crime. A link to that case profile and the attorney Pete Law, is shown below. Here is Pete's summary of that case: $ 3,...

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What punishments should I expect for misdemeanor marijuana posession in Fulton County Georgia? Do I need a lawyer?

Depends on MANY factors, including: (1) Your prior record; (2) Quantity of marijuana; (3) at what point you get an attorney involved to help you negotiate a deal --- best time is BEFORE the first court appearance; (4) you may be eligible for some form of conditional discharge treatment -- and this is very favorable and suitable for many cases. if you cannot afford an attorney, Fulton County MUST appoint one for you.

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Georgia Probation Detention Centers

One other "warning". If your sentence starts with being detained at the county jail, then any days spent there, waiting for a bed at a facility is NOT credited toward the total sentence at the Probation Detention Center. Hence, the speed at which a slow-moving government agency acts determines how long you are out of commission (jailed). Your attorney should attempt to get you into the county "work alternative" (also called "work release") program UNTIL you are transported to the Probation...

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What sort of sentence can i expect my husband to get for his last DUI?

First, be aware that Georgia passed sweeping changes to its DUI laws effective July 1, 2008. However, insofar as the PUNISHMENT, there cannot be a felony conviction in Georgia regardless of how many DUIs he has had, unless 4 or more offenses occur July 1, 2008 AND AFTER. So, it sounds like he will only be facing a misdemeanor, but probably a high and aggravated misdemeanor, if the State can obtain adequate proof of the prior convictions. There is some good news. Much of the new Georgia law...

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Sentenced to Probation Detention Center but Sent to State Maximum Security Prison

The State of Georgia is operating most of its prison system with too few people and too little money. Plus, the assignment of bed space for citizens (and YES they are citizens) sent to either Probation Detention Centers or Probation Boot Camps is inadequate. The only thing that tends to cause change to occur is litigation asking that the people who have been negatively impacted be allowed to pursue a class action against the State of Georgia. Every time I see someone get a "more lenient"...

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Is there a charity set up for people to donate $ to help with legal cost for defending/appealing a convicted mans case?

If it is a SPECIFIC person you are trying to assist, a trust or bank account may exist to permit you to contribute money. If it is a particular TYPE of case (wrongfully convicted where DNA evidence may exonerate the person), then do a Google search for that group. As the previous attorney stated, the Georgia Innocense Project has helped exonerate 7 people who had an average TIME IN JAIL exceeding 18 years. Their LINK is set forth below.

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Can I get my deposit back from a Used car dealer?

I am not sure when you learned of the F rating at the Better Business Bureau, but thsi was a bad deal! First, file a dispute to the charge with your credit card company. Let them know the full circumstances of this transaction. Next, immediately notify the car company --- get its OFFICIAL business title from local tax records --- of your RESCISSION of this alleged ORAL agreement.and cancellation of the charge that was made for three reasons (1) the deposit was only tendered by you to have the...

Can I be thrown out?

You have some rights under Georgia law as a surviving spouse. However, if the son is NOT residing in this house, try to prevail upon your new husband to have the will modified to allow you to have a "life estate" in the property, meaning that you can stay there (in the event of his earlier death) until your death. Then, the son gets the property as his to dispose of.

What kind of jail time should you expect to get facing 2 felony drug charges(morphine and oxycotin)?

Your question lacks sufficient details to be specific, so I will outline some key points. First, if this arrest (you don't say if the drugs were confiscated from you on one or two arrests) was in Cherokee County or Cobb County, and you have NO HISTORY of prior offenses of this nature, you can probably get a conditional discharge or a first offender plea worked out. Probation, lots of conditions to meet, fines, etc. However, such a plea deal only affects the STATE record, not the FEDERAL record....

Material items purchased after papers were filed: Spouse bought them, I paid for them - who owns them?

If you have an attorney, you need to have him or her sort this out. It sounds like you did not "tied up" a lot of loose ends. Your message is not clear as to HOW the purchases were made: (1) credit card, (2) check of (3) debit card. Next, you have not stated how LARGE these purchases were. For certain, any joint checking accounts need to be closed ASAP, and any credit or debit cards available to him canceled ASAP. If the dollar amount justifies getting an attorney involved, do it sooner rather...