Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

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What kind of jail time is my daughter facing? My daughter�s situation is complicated. I will try to sum it up as best as I can. 19 yr old in metro Atlanta, Georgia facing 7 felony charges and 1 misdemeanor charge. The code sections are as follows: 42-5-15 16-13-26 (2), 16-8-5, 16-10-24 (3), and 16-7-1. She was arrested initially on May 1, 2011 for theft of services (non-payment for taxi services of $80), she was under the influence of alcohol and marijuana. She had obstruction of officer x 2 and interference W/ Government property as well as burglary (X boyfriend accusing her of taking his adderal medication, but both on the same medication at the time), this is why the charge for the NGCSA-ScheduleII (she had adderal tabs in her possession). She was in jail x 28 days than bailed out and taken to a rehab type facility for drug and depression/anger management treatment after being there for 95 days she walked away. Now back in jail with crossing guard line with drugs, VGCSA-Schedule II (7 Lortabs).


Asked on 9/12/11, 6:44 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Collectively, she could face several decades in jail if she received consecutive sentences. What county she is in and judge she gets could have an enormous impact at sentencing. She needs a very experienced criminal defense attorney. In some cases, people with drug problems, if they have experienced counsel and can get into the right programs, could end up with minimal jail time and treatment, and possibly pretrial diversion.

Get her a very good lawyer and do that quickly.

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Answered on 9/12/11, 7:22 am
S. Carlton Rouse Rouse & Co., LLC

Based on the information provided, your daughter could face at maximum forty-four (44) years in jail based on a consecutive sentence and approximately twenty (20) years in jail if concurrent.

If you have further questions or concerns or if you would like to schedule time for a consultation, feel free to contact us at [email protected]

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Answered on 9/12/11, 8:24 am


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