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Completed First Offender, have a gun license that's not expire, is it illegal for me to purchase and carry my gun?

David's answer | Answered on January 24, 2012

If you completed first offender, are not a convicted felon, and not otherwise prohibited from possessing a gun pursuant to federal law than you can...

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About mandatory sentencing bill in Georgia

David's answer | Answered on January 24, 2012

Unaware of any such bill and it would be extremely unlikely to pass. You can search for all bills by searching the Georgia Senate or General...

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Do I need to worry?

David's answer | Answered on January 22, 2012

Hire a lawyer to see if you are eligible for pretrial diversion. Essentially, you complete some minimum level of punishment and the charges...

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Is there any case law that will allow a judge to review a traffic violation that was received 12/26/2010?

David's answer | Answered on January 18, 2012

Generally a guilty plea can only be withdrawn within the same term of court, usually a two-three month window. Some judges will do it outside that...

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Ive been given 4 years felony probation and have served one year so far in good standings with no violation. 4 months ago......

David's answer | Answered on January 18, 2012

I would strongly encourage you to contact the probation office. There are often changes in personnel that throw off reporting schedules but a...

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What is the difference between robbery by sudden snatching n theft by taking

David's answer | Answered on January 15, 2012

A robbery requires taking of the item from the presence of another person. A theft is taking the item without permission. There is a big...

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I failed to register within 72 hrs of my release but to my knowledge I was supposed to register 72hrs prior to my birthday. Help

David's answer | Answered on January 15, 2012

There are many techincal issues associated with the sex offender registry and I would encourage you to speak with a attorney who can help you...

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Pressing Charges for Battery

David's answer | Answered on January 15, 2012

The stautue of limitations for battery is two years, however being struck with a bottle may constitute aggravated assault which has a 4 year...

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My daughter has been in jail for 9 months im the state of Newtin county GA she is 23 and has never been in trouble

David's answer | Answered on January 15, 2012

An aggravated battery charge has a potentional sentence of up to 20 years. However the description you provided sounds like you daughter has a...

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Can I prosecute for mail fraud that was committed in March or April of 2011? I have the initial change of address document.

David's answer | Answered on January 12, 2012

I would encourage you to speak with the post office about the address and mail issue.

David Edward Boyle's Answers (1271)

Completed First Offender, have a gun license that's not expire, is it illegal for me to purchase and carry my gun?

About mandatory sentencing bill in Georgia

Do I need to worry?

Is there any case law that will allow a judge to review a traffic violation that was received 12/26/2010?

Ive been given 4 years felony probation and have served one year so far in good standings with no violation. 4 months ago......

What is the difference between robbery by sudden snatching n theft by taking

I failed to register within 72 hrs of my release but to my knowledge I was supposed to register 72hrs prior to my birthday. Help

Pressing Charges for Battery

My daughter has been in jail for 9 months im the state of Newtin county GA she is 23 and has never been in trouble

Can I prosecute for mail fraud that was committed in March or April of 2011? I have the initial change of address document.