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What is the penalty for running from a college party where there is underage drinking(I am also underage) and getting caught?
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Answered on October 30, 2012
There may potentially be some significant criminal consequences depending upon what the police agency intends to do. There is a decent chance that...
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Arrested for misdemeanors: obstruction, distraction while driving, fleeing/attempting to elude. Do I need a lawyer & best defens
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Answered on October 26, 2012
As we discussed, you definitely need a good lawyer to help you with this. It is unfortunate that this escalated to this point. If you wish to...
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Charged with DUI, but later held over for simple battery charge not related to DUI incident.
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Answered on March 30, 2012
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. ...
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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?
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Answered on March 15, 2012
You should hire a lawyer who regularly practices in that jurisdiction. This is very dangerous territory for you. However, if someone is in jail...
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Depositions
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Answered on March 08, 2012
Georgia does not use depositions in criminal cases unless extraordinary circumstances exist. Ironically, in civil cases where only money is at...
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In Georgia, can an undercover cop randomly go to a residence and ask to purchase drugs?
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Answered on February 25, 2012
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...
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My boyfriend and I are 3 years and 16 days apart, is that illegal in Georgia?
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Answered on February 25, 2012
Neither a sexual nor an unsexual relationship is illegal. It may be unwise but it is not illegal.
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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?
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Answered on January 11, 2012
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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Dui and laving the scene of an accident
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Answered on July 01, 2008
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...
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STATUE OF LIMITATION
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Answered on May 29, 2008
The answer will depend upon the nature of the abuse and the state where it occurred. There is a statute of limitations that will prevent delayed...
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