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Can not appear in Court due to car breakdown (live 500 mls away). Faxed repair estimate to verify. Will a warrant be issued?
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Answered on February 15, 2012
It is going to depend on the practice of the court and DA's office in the county in which you have trial. In some counties, proof of the breakdown...
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If the victim decides to not go any further with the charges is there something they can do?
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Answered on February 14, 2012
If these alleged victims reported a crime to law enforcement and the prosecuting office proceeded on the case, it may not be so simple for them to...
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Is a person suppose to be read their rights if they have been issued a citation for shoplifting?
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Answered on February 12, 2012
Law enforcement is never required by law to read anyone their Miranda rights and individuals have no right to have Miranda read to them. The...
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I used the term "I'd rather not" when i was asked to take a blood test by an officer in dui case.
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Answered on February 09, 2012
There is quite a bit of case law covering the issue of what constitutes a true refusal for purposes of either testing blood or breath. Generally,...
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Is it possible to have a conviction record sealed in Georgia? If it is how to get started?
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Answered on February 04, 2012
Unfortunately, there are only limited instances in Georgia in which someone can get their record expunged, i.e. cleared. If you have pled guilty...
How can someone take out a warrant for me?
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Answered on February 03, 2012
Yes, an ordinary citizen can take a warrant through the Magistrate Court in the county where a crime allegedly takes place. To do this, the person...
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I think my couzin really messed up this time what do yall experienced lawyers think?
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Answered on February 01, 2012
Yes, this is very serious. Because your cousin pled as a first offender the trial has the authority--if it finds he violated his probation by...
What if someone completed a case with Deferred Adjudication can it showed up on there criminal background as a conviction
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Answered on January 29, 2012
It all depends on what the agreement was between you and the State when you entered your plea or pre-trial diversion as the case may be--"Deferred...
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Can my son avoid charges of being associated with a stolen vehicle even if he has no idea that it was stolen. See details below
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Answered on January 27, 2012
I agree with the other attorneys in that the best possible thing to do right now is hire an attorney who can begin investigating the case. The...
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I HAVE A WRIT OF POSSESION THAT SHALL BE ISSUED ON 1-26-12 WHAT PROCEDURES COME AFTER THAT?
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Answered on January 25, 2012
It is possible the Sheriff's Department will remove you that day. Typically, though, the landlord will have to meet with the Sheriff's Department...