O.C.G.A 16-10-28 and O.C.G.A 16-5-60

§ 16-7-24 - Interference with government property O.C.G.A. 16-7-24 (2010) 16-7-24. Interference with government property Neither code section...

Could I be facing serious jail time?

Jail time is very unlikely. You need to share all details with the lawyer that you need to hire. I understand you are worried but it would be best...

Charged with HVDUI. Public Defender wont respond? Should I get paid legal help to get best outcome or stick wit public defender?

If you can afford to hire a lawyer then you should hire a lawyer.This way you get who you choose not who is given to you. A retained lawyer will...

Can task force to go to different county, jurisdiction and circuit to make a purchase without that county being present?

Yes it is legal. It was discourteous to go into the other county without alerting law enforcement officials in that county but it is not illegal....

Why would someone arrested for drug charges - not on probation - not be able to get a bond?

The judge was made aware that the Parole Board wants to revoke parole and put her back in prison. Therefore he revoked bond. Even with bond posted...

It depends on the court. If it is drug /alcohol related diversion then assume theat you will. If say, shoplifting, maybe you won't.

Grand jury indictments

Yes it can. If you provide more detail we can get more detailed answers.

Does a defendant have the right to be notified that his attorney is also the city attorney?

The county and city are different governments. It may give rise to a possible appearance that something's not right so its best for the lawyer to...

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My ex sent an email to himself, from me, stating that I had stolen guns from him. I was arrested and am facing felony charges.

Possibly identity fraud. County probably did nothing wrong. Your bigger concern is finding a lawyer who can aggressively present your defenses.

It is absolutely illegal to imprion a person for inablilty to pay a fee while on probation. Bearden v. Georgia - 461 U.S. 660 (1983). But some...