You don`t need to be a bad person to go to prison

The greatest misconception in America today is that you have to be a bad person to go to prison.  If I had a nickel for every client and potential client that I have met, who has exclaimed “I am not a bad person” I would be a very rich man today.  By bad they often mean evil, sinister, corrupt, and devoid of all empathy for other human beings.  Only recently have I figured out why clients uniformly proclaim their disassociation from this nefarious group of ubiquitous bad people. There are often two different rationales, depending upon the type of charge and the plea offer from the prosecutor.

 First, there are the folks that are facing prison sentences.  They deny they are bad people because they mistakenly believe that the prosecutor would only recommend a prison sentence to a bad person.  The thought goes something like this:

The prosecutor, being a reasonable and intelligent person, must know that prison is a scary, dangerous and violent place where no thoughtful and caring human being would ever be able to survive.  The prosecutor, knowing the dangers of such a place, would never recommend that a good, thoughtful, Christian/Buddhist/Jewish/other person like myself should live in such a place for an extended period of time – a place where surely my humanity and compassion will make me a target and victim.  So, the prosecutor must not know that I am a good person.  I need to reemphasize, even to the point of contacting the prosecutor while I am represented by counsel, that I am a good person, or at a minimum “I am not a bad person.”

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Criminal Defense Attorney in Lawrenceville

Question: My husband was arrested almost 3 months and he has not been formerly charged with a crime. how long can they hold him in jail before they charge him?

Answer: He has no idea why he is being held? Look at the arrest warrant, or the computer at the jail. He has been formally charged. What you mean to say is that he has not been indicted or accused. If he has a bond, the prosecutor has the period of the statute of limitations to charge him (4 years for most felonies). If he does not have a bond, the prosecutor will indict or accuse him within thirty days. Does he have an attorney? Why are you not asking his current attorney. 

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Plea Deals

QUESTION:       What should I expect in terms of a plea offer (from the prosecutor) or sentence (from the judge)?

ANSWER:         The plea offer and/or sentence is typically a function of a number of different things:

(1)   Age of the accused

(2)   Age of the victim (if there is a victim)

(3)   The criminal record (GCIC) of the accused

(4)   The nature of the offense

(5)   The quality/experience of the defense attorney

(6)   The jurisdiction where the offense occurred (Fulton County is more lenient than Butts County) 

(7)   How quickly the accused takes responsibility, especially if there are co-defendant against which the accused can testify

(8)    The judge hearing the case (some judges hate burglaries, other hate graffiti)

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Criminal Defense Attorney in Cumming

Question: Can a police send an informant to my house with an wire to capture to recordings of me talking and not my boyfriend? Is is admissible evidence in court? Also, when they search and seized, they didnt take pictures of any evidence nor left an receipt of property? He is on parole until 2013 for possession with intent to sell marjuana. Now he has a scale charge, simple possession charge of marjuana and selling controlled substance. What kind of time is he facing? When he had his first trial, the police on the scene lied about everything in front of the judge. When his public defender spoke they caught the police in lies. The only evidence they got him on is the wiring that came from me speaking to a man. I remember that day clearly and in fact my bestfriend was over and she was talking also.

Answer: You need to schedule a consult with an experienced attorney, because you have a hundred questions that have no logical progression. He is on parole, which means that police can come and search his residence anytime. He does not have the same rights as a non-parolee. can police send informant to yoru home? Of course. Did you let them in? Did you have a voluntary conversation with the informant? That is on you. Whe n he had his first trial? Do you mean trial, or preliminary hearing? Or are you referring to violation of parole hearing? You need a consult.

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Does a felony violation of probation of first offender show up on a background check

QUESTION:    Does a felony violation of probation of first offender show up on a background check after the probation is finished?

ANSWER:      First, 1^st offender does not keep you out of jail/prison, or seal or expunge your criminal record. IF you successfully complete 1st offender, your GCIC (criminal record) will reveal your arrest charges, plea charges (if different from the arrest charges) and the disposition of your case (1st offender).  Second, if you violate probation while on 1st offender, and the judge determines (after a hearing) that you have violated your probation, the judge will adjudicate you and on that date you will have a conviction, which will certainly appear on your record.

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Question: Do i have to see a clerk to get my disposition paper?

Answer: Yes, you must see the clerk to get disposition paperwork, or pay an attorney to get it.

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Criminal records/expungement/background checks

                            

QUESTION:         When can I get a criminal conviction expunged from my record?

ANSWER:      A felony criminal conviction, a misdemeanor criminal conviction, a 1^st offender disposition, a nolo plea, an Alford v. North Carolina plea, and a conditional discharge will not be expunged from your record.

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Drug Offense Attorney in Buford

Question: I recently failed a drug test while on probation. it was a pre-trial deversion. Am i going to get jail time? do I need a lawyer? What should I expect from court.

Answer: You should expect to get put out of the PTD program, and return to court to face the charges. Whether or not you need an attorney is a function of your penchant for gambling. If you like to gamble (and you do because you are injecting drugs while in PTD), then you don't need an attorney. If you don't like to gamble, but be prepared for court hearings, then you retain an attorney. 

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How do I select a good attorney?

If you are searching websites for an attorney to represent you in a criminal matter, personal injury case, worker's compensation case, medical malpractice case, divorce case, or even real estate transaction, then you either:

[ ] do not know you should have a trusted family attorney, or family friend, that practices law, refer you to an attorney that can address your legal problem; or

[ ] do not have a trusted family attorney, or family friend, that practices law.

If you have a trusted family attorney, or family friend, that practices law, then you should forsake your electronic search for an attorney, and rely on your family friend's legal acumen, experience and reputation in referring you to an attorney. 

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Criminal Defense Attorney in Duluth

Question: My husband has been locked up since july 5 and has not been inditted he has a paid lawyer and his prole officer has put a hold on him everytime i ask the lawyer he say in this kind of case its good to wait but i dont know what we are waiting for

Answer: You are waiting for the attorney to figure out what he is going to do. July 5, 2011 is less than 4 months ago. It is not unusual to wait 12 months for an indictment. And I know that your husband has a bond, because if he did not the prosecutor would have to indict him within 90 days. So, if your husband has a bond and a parole hold, there is nothing for your attorney to do, except:(1) encourage you to make the bond in order to move forward on the parole hold; (2) take your husband to court for bond reduction; or (3) work out plea with prosecutor. There is no way to make the prosecutor indict your husband faster.

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How do I select a good criminal defense attorney?

February 2011 will mark the start of my twelfth year as a criminal defense attorney.  I spent the first four and a half years, after graduating from Cornell Law School, working as a state prosecutor, both in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Atlanta, Georgia. The last eleven years, I have defended individuals accused of all types of crimes.  During those fifteen years, I worked an average of seventy hours a week, and saw my fair share of justice and lunacy. 

If you have been arrested and/or charged with a criminal offense, you are about to enter the arcane world of criminal law. My first piece of advice in selecting a good criminal defense attorney is similar to the advice offered in selecting a good attorney: Have a trusted family attorney, or family friend that practices law, refer you to a criminal defense attorney. If you do not have such a resource, then you need to take heed of the following advice.

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Drug Case Attorney in Lawrenceville

Question: My son was stop for not having his seat belt on. After being stop he was ask for his lic, & insurance cards after giving this to the officer the officer started back to his car than turn back and say he smell marijuana, My son and two neighbors one neighbor was ask to drive his car home, neither neighbor smelt marijuana. however my son had a joint (marijuana) in his sock. the officer also commited that he never forget faces. 2months ago he gave my son a ticket saying his tin was to dark, it was not and of course that was dismiss after I spoke with the chief of police. Is this an illgel search? and this cop target my son for revenge or profiling? The ticket was written as driving without seat belt, & less than an ounce of marijuana, both written as misdermeanor Please understand that I'm no way defending my son wrong in this but I am questioning this officer because of a previous encounter

Answer: Whether or not it is an illegal search is a function of whether the judge believes that the officer could smell the small amount of marijuana the police officer located. If yes. then the search is good. IF no, then the search is bad. Therefore, I would recommend retaining the right attorney.

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DUI attorney

Potential clients seeking information about the criminal justice process often ask if I specialize in the exact offense with which they are charged.  Of course, no criminal defense attorney specializes in juvenile burglary cases, domestic violence between same sex partners cases, or grandparent child molestation cases.  The reality is there is probably not enough business in any particular area of criminal law to justify additional specialization beyond criminal defense.  I suspect this is true throughout the United States, with one exception: Driving Under the Influence (DUI). 

Driving under the influence (aka driving while intoxicated) is the one area where a number of attorney, especially young attorneys (i.e. graduated from law school in the last four years) choose to specialize.  I suspect there are a number of reasons for that: (1) there are a number of CLE (continuing legal education) classes that focus specifically on training attorneys to defend DUI classes;

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Criminal Defense Lawyer in Cumming

Question: If no warrent was issued and the person in prison. Is this legal and is he or she entitle to a retril where a warrent would be issued?

Answer: No warrant is required IF the grand jury returned a direct indictment. Here is the reality: the person is in prison. He either had a jury trial, which means evidence was presented, or he entered a guilty plea, which means he knows he did it. Now, you are asking about a warrant for an arrest for the case for which he is serving a prison term.

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Domestic violence attorney in Atlanta

Irrespective of whether it is a mild push or a violent beating, domestic violence (aka family violence) is particularly disruptive to the constructive development of each family member.  The accused is typically arrested and jailed, the victim’s esteem is negatively affected, and every family member that witnesses or hears the assault is placed in the precarious position of choosing sides.  Much of the domestic violence that occurs can be avoided by avoiding the behavior or arguments that lead to domestic violence.  The top five fights that lead to domestic violence typically center around: 

(5) Drinking (alcohol) or drug use

(4) Cheating or womanizing

(3) Time

(2) Money 

(1) Poor communication

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License Suspension Attorney in Lawrenceville

Question: I feel as though i was mistreated. today while i was on my lunch break i took one of the vendors who does a-lot of work for me at my place of employement. we went two blocks from the job, on our way back we saw traffic was at a stand still, as we turned into a parking lot on the left enclosed by an iron gate to get out of traffic i noticed it was a police check point. i told the driver and he stoped in a parking spot to look for his License. he told me he didnt have his license on him. he asked me if i had a license i said yes and agreed to drive us back to work. as soon as i got my seat belt buckeled apolice officer pulled up and apporoached us. he asked what did we just do and i told him "my friend doesnt have his liscence on him but i have mines. he took us both out of the car put us in handcuffs that i still have marks from 7 hours after the incident. i explained to him i didnt know i did anything wrong, and that i wasnt trying to run. since i was honest from the begining i didnt understand the hostility. he ran the car tag and my information and my friends, as he threatened to take us to jail i explained that we work across the street and that we have APD officers that work with us that could vouch and verify who he where and that the he was blowing the situation out of control. after communicating with a sgt that was at my job he agreed to not take us to jail. he gave me citation for evading the police, obstruction,and allowing someone to drive with no license. in my mind after he verified the information and listening to our reasons and explanation was i mistreated, and should i get an attorney or will a public defender or judge understand, and be able to resolve this.

Answer: Understand what? You went out to lunch with a person that does not have his driver's license. When he informed you he did not have his license, you agreed to drive his vehicle back to work. The police stopped you and asked you what was going on, and you politely explained that the passenger did not have a license and that you agreed to drive his car back to the office. Neither the police nor I am stupid. With that story, the police would have arrested your friend for driving on a suspended license, or driving on no license, and that would have been the end of it. However, I suspect that you started running your mouth, about why the police were stopping you, and how you had to get back to work as if the police were inconveniencing you. And the police gave you a lesson in inconvenience. The public defender has real cases to deal with, and the judge will probably not be all that sympathetic, so you need to retain an attorney. 

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Can I trust my public defender?

Q: Can I trust my public defender?

A: MAYBE, it depends on your level of maturity.  There are a number of reasons the system does not work.

THE TOP FIVE REASONS THE PUBLIC DEFENDER SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK

When a criminal defendant indicates that he is unable to afford an attorney, the judge will often appoint an attorney.  This court appointed attorney represents the defendant at a minimal cost, often just the cost of appointment, which is currently fifty dollars ($50) in Georgia.  Irrespective of whether the indigent criminal defendant is represented by the public defender, court appointed counsel (private attorney that agrees to take court appointed work), or a conflict defender, the relationship is often strained, and the system fails to work.  There are a number of reasons the system does not work:

(5) Clients arrested for criminal offenses have poor judgment.  This should be no real surprise.  Some poor choice has led to the arrest.  Either the criminal client has elected to knowingly participate in criminal activity, OR associate with others who he knows frequently engage in criminal activity.  Either the criminal client has deliberately placed himself in a dangerous locale, OR has followed some friend to a den of iniquity.  I have yet to represent the honor student on his way home from chemistry lab that gets caught up in the drug raid.  I am sure some attorney has, just not me.  Irrespective of how the arrest occurred, the client often gave the officer arresting him plenty of reason to arrest him.

After he is arrested and assigned an attorney to represent him, the criminal client begins the relationship by referring to the court appointed attorney has a “public pretender” or “free lawyer”.  Only an insane person would think it is a good idea to insult the only person standing between the criminal client and a lengthy prison sentence, and justify the insult as a means of motivating the attorney to do more on his case than the next defendant. 

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Question: Will tn extradite over a mistaminer which is breaking an odrer of protection by texting i now live in ga can i geta ga drivers liciens without being arrested in ga

Answer: Two questions: (1) will tennessee extradite over a misdemeanor (answer- yes); (2) can you get a georgia driver's license (answer - I don't know). I suspect it will not work out for you either way. You now live in GA, which means you have 30 days to convert your driver's license into a GA driver's license. If you try to, and there is a warrant, you might be arrested. If you do not, you will get a citation for the failure to do so. When you appear in court on the citation, you will be arrested on the warrant, and probably extradited. If you fail to appear in court, then your driving privileges will be suspended. When you are next stopped driving on a suspended license you will be arrested and held in jail. Before you are released, they will verify that you have no warrants, which is when TN warrant will appear. While to wait to extradited take some GED classes and learn how to spell. Good luck.

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Why should I attend anger management classes?

Q: Why should I attend anger management classes?

A: Anger management classes are the most underutilized resources in the criminal justice system.  If conducted properly, anger management will give you a great deal of insight into why you do what you do.

IT IS NOT ABOUT THE ANGER

                Often times when a person is convicted of some type of family violence, the judge will sentence the person to attend anger management classes, in an effort to help the person learn skills to diffuse or redirect anger, and learn more constructive ways to express anger.  If the person attending the classes is open to the instruction, then he will acquire some tools to diffuse his anger.  If he is really lucky, he will gain some insight into where his anger comes from. 

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Drug Offense Attorney in Lawrenceville

Question: My brother was charged with trafficing meth. What can I do to help? He has a major problem. He is not a dealer.

Answer: Unless you plan to help him retain an attorney, there is nothing you can do, expect maybe put money on his books when he is incarcerated, and talk about how unfair the system is. If you intend to make any real impact, then you need to hire an attorney for him, and get real with yourself. Trafficking is 28 grams or more. Your brother is not injesting 28 grams or more at one sitting. If he is selling/delivering to support his habit, then he is a dealer.

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armed robbery defense attorney

In Georgia, robbery is defined as the taking of the property of another from the immediate presence of another, and is distinguished from other types of theft.  When Mr. X enters Ms. Y’s residence without her permission and removes her property without Ms. Y’s knowledge that is a burglary (O.C.G.A. § 16-7-1), not a robbery.  When Mr. X enters Ms. Y’s automobile without her permission and removes her property that is an entering auto (O.C.G.A. § 16-8-18), not a robbery.  When Mr. X, armed with a firearm or weapon, takes Ms. Y’s vehicle by force, or intimidation that is a hijacking of motor vehicle (O.C.G.A. § 16-5-44.1), and may also be an armed robbery.  Both armed robbery and hijacking a motor vehicle carry a mandatory minimum punishment of ten years in prison, but while hijacking carries a maximum punishment of twenty years in prison, armed robbery carries a maximum punishment of life in prison, which means thirty years in prison, before the defendant is eligible for parole.


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Drug Possession Defense Attorney

Question: If charged for drug possession and plead first affender and the judge requires you to come back to court a month later for a drug test and you show up and try to give urine twice but just can't seem to do gets lunch reccess and is to come back then for one final try and you don't show back up, what happens then?

Answer: You are in contempt of court. I suspect the judge will issue a bench warrant for your arrest, or sign a probation warrant for your arrest. Either way, there should be a warrant for your arrest. After you are arrested, please invite me to the hearing, because there will be fireworks

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Family Violence Attorneys

Family violence, also known as Domestic violence, refers to physical harm inflicted on one member of a household or family, by another member of the same household or family (usually between spouses). Domestic violence, sometimes called spousal abuse when it involves a husband and wife, usually involves repetitive physical and psychological abuse, and a "cycle of violence".  Specific crimes charged vary based on: (1) the severity of the victim`s injuries; (2) whether a minor was present; and (3) whether a protective or restraining order was in place at the time of the violence.

First, the severity of the victim’s injury will determine whether the police and/or prosecutor will charge the accused with simple battery, aggravated assault and/or aggravated battery.  Second, if a minor was present to witness the domestic violence, there will certainly be a charge of Cruelty to Children put upon the accused, for allowing the child to witness the violence.  Third, if there is a protective order in place when the domestic violence occurs, the accused will probably be charged with Aggravated Stalking, which requires a Superior Court judge to set bond.

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Criminal Defense Lawyer in Alpharetta

Question:  Expungements- I was arrested in 1995 for writing a worthless check in the amount of $63. I paid bail and I did not go to court, was not given a court date. I was denied a job because of the arrest record. I applied for an expungement and was denied. The reason a guilty plea cannot be expunged. I never plead guilty anywhere...Is there anything that can be done? This happened in GA, Clayton County.

Answer: Sure. Now you can retain an attorney to research and correct a 16 year old problem. The cost will probably be in the neighborhood of $ 3500 or more. The attorney must pull records of the arrest, conviction and verify that there is evidence that you appeared in court. I suspect that when you were released there was soem arcane procedure in place for the court to enter a plea IF you failed to come back to court. However, you can challenge everything that happened to you, and probably undo all of it. But at a high cost. Good luck.

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Protective Order Hearings-Restraining Orders

If you have been served with a temporary restraining order and wish to contest the allegations of domestic violence or stalking, then you have come to the right place. The attorneys at Lawrence Lewis P.C. represent respondents who wish to contest a petition for a domestic violence, repeat violence or dating violence injunction.

We represent men and women served with a temporary restraining order in Gwinnett County, GA, or the surrounding counties of DeKalb County, Fulton County, Hall County, Rockdale County, Cherokee County, Cobb County, Forsyth County or Douglas County.

At Lawrence Lewis, P.C., our attorneys thoroughly investigate the allegations made by the petitioner.  Although these hearings take place on an emergency basis, you are entitled to have an attorney that is completely prepared for the hearing. We take the following actions in a restraining order case:

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Criminal Defense Attorney in Roswell

Question: If your record is expunged what do put on a job application under the question, Have you ever been arrested?

Answer: First, I would verify that my record has been expunged, because a lot fo clients that think their records ar expunged are incorrect. IF your record has been expunged, then you decide how you want to answer the question. I typically would answer yes that I have been arrested. However, if the record is expunged, then you could answer no that you have not been arrested.

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Georgia Probation Violation Attorney

If you are currently on misdemeanor or felony probation, and you believe that your probation officer is going to accuse you of violating your probation, you need to contact an experienced violation of probation attorney to assist you.  Lawrence Lewis is ready to defend you in the violation of probation case filed in the greater metropolitan Atlanta area.  Contact us today to schedule an appointment, and learn all of the things you may need to do right now to protect yourself against the allegation. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE

Criminal Defense Attorney in Lawrenceville

Question:  I did a Pre-Trial Intervention Program in 2001 and then I had my record expunged in FL, which I have documentation of. I was informed by my lawyer in FL that basically means the state dropped the case after completion of the program, which I did. In GA which would be eqivalent to FL Pre-trial Intervention Program? The 1st Offender Treatment without Adjudication of guilt or the Pretrial Deversion? Would I have to answer yes to any of them because my record is expunged?

Answer: The GA equivalent is the pre-trial diversion (PTD) program, where your record is expunged. First offender, does not expunged your criminal record. If the questionis asked have you ever been arrested, you might want to say yes, especially if you have taken 1st offender, nolo or Alford plea. 

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Sex offense defense lawyer

People charged with sexual assault or child sex offenses face hostile prosecutors and harsh public opinion.  Most people, even some criminal defense attorneys, are only too willing to believe the worst about those accused of sex offenses.  Our firm knows that not all people accused of sex offenses are in fact guilty of the charges.  We believe that those facing such grave charges deserve the best possible defense and representation.

            At Lawrence Lewis, P.C. we recognize that a conviction for a sex crime will almost certainly result in prison time, lifetime registration as a sex offender, and a permanently destroyed reputation.  In 2006, sex offender laws were overhauled in Georgia, and four (4) sexual offenses were modified to require a mandatory minimum life in prison, which means thirty years in prison before the convicted person is considered for parole.  These include:


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Felony Defense Attorney in Lilburn

Question: Found a $3000 canoe trapped in a low river while kayaking. Put an ad in lost and found on craigslist and on boater talk for 2 weeks. Tried to sell it and the parks and recreation department posed as buyers, wrote a ticket for misappropriation of property, confiscated the boat and said we would have to go to court. Do I have any recourse?

Answer: Sure you can fight the case. I suspect that you will need an attorney to fight the case. But it appears that your argument is that you tried to locate the owner? IF parks and recreation can establish that the canoe was taken from a secure area, you might have more of a problem.

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Violent crimes attorney

A violent crime is a criminal offense that is committed with the use of violence, or with threats of violence.  When a person commits a violent crime, the violence is usually just a means to an end.  In recent years, violent crimes have escalated in the state of Georgia, especially amongst the adolescent, male demographic.  In hopes of decreasing instances of violent crimes, law enforcement and legislation has become very strict when dealing with violent crime offenders.  People who are convicted of committing a violent crime should expect to spend substantial time in prison, in addition to paying fines, paying restitution and performing community service.  For these reasons, it is very important to consult a violent crimes lawyer when facing criminal charges involving violence.   

The violent crimes defense attorneys and lawyers at Lawrence Lewis, P.C. are dedicated to defending clients who have been arrested for or charged with any type of violent crime in or around the metro-Atlanta area.  According to the law, numerous illegal acts are categorized as violent crimes in the state of Georgia: 

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Kidnapping Attorneys in Lawrenceville

Question: What if i refuse to testify or go to court against a false imprisonment, or kidnapping charge will the charges be dropped ?

Answer: I assume that you are a witness. If the prosecutor gets annoyed, the prosecutor can issue a material witness warrant, which means that you can be jailed until the case goes to trial. So, as an annoyed prosecutor, I would jail you, schedule the case for about 60 days out, and see what type of mood you were in after spending 60 days in jail. Once I called you to testify, I would use your prior statements against the accused, and charge you with obstruction, after I obtained a conviction against the accused. I would oppose your bond on the obstruction charge (or false report) and would teach you not to play with the government. But to answer your question, if you do nto show up the charges might be dropped.

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Atlanta Traffic Ticket Attorney

O.C.G.A. § 40-5-20(a) states that no person shall drive any motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless such person has a valid driver’s license.  Any person who is a resident of Georgia for 30 days must obtain a Georgia’s driver’s license before operating a motor vehicle in this state.  Every licensee shall have his license in his immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle, and shall display the license upon the demand of an officer.

    The driver with a valid driver’s license may be cited for a multitude of traffic offenses, ranging from speeding, and/or failure to maintain lane, to vehicular homicide.  It is unrealistic to try and address all of the possible traffic offenses here.  So, we will address the most frequent traffic offenses by age group. 

Traffic Citation Lawyer, Traffic Ticket Attorney, Qualified Traffic Lawyer, Gwinnett County Traffic Ticket Attorney, Atlanta Traffic Ticket Attorney, Lawrenceville Traffic Citation Lawyer

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