Obtaining my records from my attorney.

You are correct that you are entitled to the records. The attorney cannot keep your file. There is not a set "reasonable" amount of time. If your...

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Can I file charges to a place of business for someone forging my name on a medical order for a patient?

You can't file criminal charges on the business, but you can on the individual who forged your name. I recommend contacting your licensing agency...

A friend of mine entered tips while credit cards were in her possession

She can be charged with many different crimes from theft to fraud. I see you're posting this question in Atlanta. For her sake I hope this happened...

General question: Why aren't District Attornies and Public Defenders required to practice in both aspects?

You hit the nail on the head. Unfortunately, we don't live in a perfect world.

School found "paraphernalia" in my sons car and it resulted in a rest of the semester suspension , no physical drugs were found

Police reports are only required when an arrest has been made. Your son has the right to appeal the school suspension, but he needs to do this...

Do I need an attorney to help me be released from probation on the First Offender Act in Georgia?

You may file for early termination yourself, but you are more likely to be successful with the help of an attorney.

I want to know if my husband will be able to get lesser charges or be able to fight this.

Possibly. It is impossible to predict what is going to happen, and it's even harder to guess without seeing the police report.

Trying to file motion for discovery & demand for fast & speedy trial in Georgia

Only his attorney, or someone from that office, may file on his behalf. The public defender's office should have lots of these forms, and they will...

Does he need an attorney?

He is charged with 2 misdemeanors. The maximum punishment for each charge is a $1,000 fine, and 12 months in jail. I seriously doubt he will get...

Question re : FL red light camera charges

Please see my answer to your other post.