Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

soon to be EX husband is in canton jail. his first court date is June 30th. He's charged with "discharging a fire arm while intoxicated" "child cruelty" and "assault and battery".

Me= the victim, cant afford legal help.

Him=the criminal, gets a free public defender.

My question is, How long (most likely) will he get locked up for? If by some miracle, I do get help, Can I charge him with attempted murder because he choked me and the cops took pictures of my neck with the bruise he left?

Also, can I get full custody of my daughter because of this? Does he have a fighting chance of fighting me on this when we divorce?


Asked on 5/29/11, 7:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Talk with Georgia Legal Services or legal aid in your area. Also talk to local battered women shelters. Both may be able to assist you with counsel, and you definitely need counsel.

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Answered on 5/29/11, 9:16 pm


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