Can I use deadly force to stop a person before they enter my home?

I'm not in GA. You normally need to have a fear of death or great bodily harm in order to use deadly force. These "stand your ground" laws are...

How can I view or obtain a copy of a marriage license to use as evidence in a motion to vacate default divorce judgment in NY?

A marriage license is often a public record that might be requested from the relevant government agency. If you give them a name, they may be able...

Can an officer search my car on my own private property without a warrant ?

That's for your attorney to figure out. Search issues cannot be analyzed based only on what the defendant says. The court will hear both sides of...

How do i get out of the community service, what is the correct way to ask for reduced charges?

The $1000 is a potential maximum fine. Community service is not required unless you are placed on probation, in which case the court must order...

Im on own recognize bond and made my first couple alchol tests and forgot to call one month and missed one will i go to jail at

You probably have an attorney in here somewhere if your case is serious enough to warrant pre-trial monitoring. You really should address the...

Christmas holiday, split weekend or not?

Only an attorney who can sit down and read your orders can tell you something specific here. Generally, holiday schedules "trump" the regular...

Can I drop charges that I filed for a warrant against a dvo violation

I'm not in your state. You do not have the power to make it go away. People actually do not "press charges." People report things, the police...

Who should I contact if my name is spelled wrong in a court case as well as his?

I'm not in your state, but this is a general question. You can probably fix some of this with the prosecutor's office, since they are the ones...

Why would the county jail release !everything accidentally and then rebook me?

It sounds like someone did their math wrong. Since you got slapped with a year in jail, you probably had an attorney. You should direct your...

I'm not in your state. Never heard the term "washout period." Some criminal charges can be "stacked" on the basis of prior convictions. ...