Mental Health Problems

 There are a myriad of mental health problems that unfortunately often lead to arrests for criminal offenses.  However, many of these problems do not have to result in lengthy periods of incarceration, as long as the accused can be properly diagnosed and medicated.  Here are the major mental health problems I have seen firsthand when assisting clients in resolving criminal arrests: 

DEPRESSION 

Depression is typically characterized by a depressed mood or irritable mood, and: 

1. Markedly diminished interest in things normally found pleasurable 
2. Insomnia/hypersomnia
3. Fatigue/loss of energy 
4. Weight loss or weight gain (or nearly daily serious change in appetite) 
5. Observable psychomotor agitation or retardation 
6. Excessive guilt or feelings of worthlessness 
7. Significantly diminished ability to concentrate, and/or 
8. Recurrent thoughts of death or suicidal thoughts/ideation 

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Question: Hello there I need help in regards to this matter. I took my dog to the vet (terrier,pit mix). He was going there to get his rabies shot and the tech bent down as she bent down my dogs head came down to see what she was doing and they collided. She go two stitches in her lip. She went to the hospital and unbeknowest to myself she said the dog bit her. The vet was thier and said it was an accident but the hospital wants to quaratine my dog for 10 days. They said the reason was to make sure he doesn't have rabies. My dog is a house dog only goes outside to play has no aggression at all he plays will my 3 year old son. Is there a way to get an injunction against this? And get redemption for the other pet owners that are out there that have pitbulls and are given a bad wrap by people like her. She lied said my dog bit her face???? Vet was thier I was thier no growling or barking or anything everyone was fine until she desided to lie at the hospital.

Answer: Yes, you can get an emergency injunction. Make sure you collect some funds from all of the other pet owners that want redemption, because it will cost upwards of $ 7500. Indignation costs. Good luck.

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Violent Crime Defense Attorneys in Lawrenceville

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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Lawrence Lewis a criminal defense lawyer primarily practices in Gwinnett County, which includes the following cities: Auburn, Berkeley Lake, Braselton, Buford, Dacula, Duluth, Grayson, Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Loganville, Snellville, Sugar Hill and Suwanee.  However, he frequently handles cases in Fulton County (Atlanta, Alpharetta, College Park, Decatur, East Point, Fairburn, Hapeville, Palmetto, Roswell, Union City), DeKalb County (Avondale Estates, Chamblee, Clarkston, Decatur, Doraville, Lithonia, Stone Mountain), Hall County (Gainesville), and Cobb County (Acworth, Kennesaw, Marietta, Powder Springs, Smyrna).  He has also appeared in courthouses in Rockdale County (Conyers), Walton County (Loganville), Barrow County (Auburn, Winder), Forsyth County (Cumming), Cherokee County (Canton, Holly Springs, Woodstock), Douglas County (Douglasville), Butts County (Jackson), Henry County (McDonough, Stockbridge) and Clayton County.