How do I access the evidence the prosecutor has against me?

If you are charged with an offense in Georgia, you are entitled to certain information ahead of trial, usually at your Arraignment. Since you...

The first thing is to point out AGAIN, as my colleague already has, that your son appears to have a public defender representing him who is...

Under Section 19-13-4(a) of the Official Code of Georgia, the Court can grant a protective order on the filing of a verified petition. It is...

Once I file a notice of appeal with the Court of Appeal and it's docketed, how long do I have to get the court transcript?

The best way to get that transcript given your financial situation would have been to file a pauper's affidavit, but it MUST be ruled on by the...

Can my 16 year old son be questioned by police in state of Georgia without a parent being present and have charges filed based o

Realize that there is an interaction here between the criminal law, the juvenile code, and educational facilities (in which the rules SHOULDN'T be...

My son's biological father is threatening to "take him away from me" and he has been absent his whole life. What can I do?

Under Section 16-5-94(c) of the Official Code of Georgia, "[u]pon the filing of a verified petition in which the petitioner alleges with specific...

Who does the child belong too

My colleague, Ms. Colwell, appears to be correct. Your fiance needs to speak with a lawyer, since he has legitimated the child and appears to be...

Should attorney have gotten police report before probation hearing?

You are wrong, and I am sorry to be the one to tell you. The burden of proof required from the State in a probation-revocation hearing is far less...

How can I change my daughters last name to my same sex partners last name

To add to what my colleague told you (which is good advice - it appears that the legal impediments barring same-sex marriage will shortly be...

When my grandson was born his parents were not married & minors. I had to sign his birth certificate. Does this give me rights?

By itself, it does not give you rights. HOWEVER, it may be good evidence for your intervention of right (the law specifically allows grandparents...