What legal recourse/option is due to me when the eviction crew was stealing my property at the same time of the eviction process

Assuming he went through the proper dispossessory procedure, the landlord is not responsible for any of your property while evicting you. So the...

I was fired for theft by deception, which was never prove cause i did nothing wrong on my job, is there anything i can do?

In Georgia, you can be fired for any reason - so long as it does not have anything to do with sex, race or nationality. You could possibly go after...

I want to move out of my parents' house at the age of seventeen; am I allowed to take my things?

A bigger problem is that you can't legally leave home until you are 18. You can only leave if they give you permission to leave. So ask them if...

Once you have a public defender can they set a court date?

He should have had a First Appearance hearing within 72 hours of the arrest. Was no bond set then? If not - and it is a misdemeanor - then it is...

I falsely reported a carjacking and admitted on the scene falsifying the crime. what is the likely punishment?

I'm assuming you were charged with Unlawful Conduct during a 911 Call. That's a misdemeanor and has a maximum penalty of $500 and 12 months in...

I was caught shoplifting at Walmart. Should I pay the amount in the civil suit letter they sent me?

No. They have to be able to prove that you owe them this money. If it is a criminal matter, then you will be entitled to a restitution hearing IF...

Can I withhold rent?

How long is the repair going to take? If you're going to be out for a long time, then I'd recommend trying to work something out with your...

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Can I carry a my five inch knife in Georgia and if not what are the rules surrounding the length

Yes, you can. But if it is larger than five inches, then you need a license. Here's a good resource for knife laws in Georgia - -...

Were you convicted? If not, then it has no effect on your ability to purchase a weapon. Were you charged with Family Violence? If not, then it...

What questions do i ask if im bein charged with pandering case number 16-6-12 in the state of georgia but i didnt do it.but they

For them to successfully prosecute you, they have to show that you performed the actions that make up the essential elements of the crime. So...