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HELP PLEASE My wife's ex boyfriend from years ago is posting nude photos of her on the internet he wont stop and the site wont take them down

Answered 10 years ago by attorney Mr. Evan Austin Watson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Sex Crimes
You need an attonrey to write a demand letter to take these photos down, and if warranted, help open a law enforcement investigation, or apply for a warrant.
You need an attonrey to write a demand letter to take these photos down, and if warranted, help open a law enforcement investigation, or apply for a... Read More

sexual battery misdemeanor

Answered 10 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mr. Evan Austin Watson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Sex Crimes
You need to consult with an attorney as soon as possible.  The crime of sexual battery carries horrible consequences if you plead guilty or are found guilty.  In GA, all misdemeanors carry up to 12 months and jail and a $1,000 fine.  Additionally, you could be looking at other consequences as this is a sex crime under GA law.... Read More
You need to consult with an attorney as soon as possible.  The crime of sexual battery carries horrible consequences if you plead guilty or are... Read More

My minor child was videotaped while having consensual sex with another minor,what do we (parents) do

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by attorney Mr. Evan Austin Watson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Sex Crimes
Have you filed a police report or thought about it?  Depending on the circumstances, law enforcement may choose to get invovled.    
Have you filed a police report or thought about it?  Depending on the circumstances, law enforcement may choose to get invovled.    

Public Indecency

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by attorney Mr. Evan Austin Watson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Sex Crimes
This is a bad situation and you absolutely need an attorney.  You could be charged with more than simple public indecency because of the difference in your ages.
This is a bad situation and you absolutely need an attorney.  You could be charged with more than simple public indecency because of the... Read More

Can I be charged for talking to my girlfriend who is a minor?

Answered 11 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mr. Evan Austin Watson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Sex Crimes
In Georgia, the age of consent is 16.  So yes, (if you were) having a sexual relationship with a 15 year old, with you being 18, would be a problem. 
In Georgia, the age of consent is 16.  So yes, (if you were) having a sexual relationship with a 15 year old, with you being 18, would be a... Read More

I am 17 years old and being accused of rape. I have heard of similar cases like mine and i do not know how to approach this.

Answered 11 years and 9 months ago by attorney Steven P. Berne   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Sex Crimes
You are facing very serious charges. You need to hire an attorey or request a public defender.   Steven Berne, Esq. (404) 881-5335 bernelaw.com
You are facing very serious charges. You need to hire an attorey or request a public defender.   Steven Berne, Esq. (404)... Read More

What is the process for changing or eliminating some or all of my probation conditions?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mr. Evan Austin Watson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Sex Crimes
Your lawyer can file a motion to ammend your sentence or to modify probation conditions.  That does not mean the Judge will grant any of the motions.  
Your lawyer can file a motion to ammend your sentence or to modify probation conditions.  That does not mean the Judge will grant any of the... Read More

How can a person be convicted of a sex crime although they did not participate and was only present when it happened?

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Mr. Jason H. Ingraham (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Sex Crimes
Anyone that is 17 years old and charged with a crime is charged as an adult.  That is considered the age of maturity in Georgia, no matter what the crime is. In Georgia, people can be charged as a "party to a crime" even if they were not the main perpetrator.  For example:  If a bank is robbed and someone just drives the car, does not enter the bank, does not possess a gun, does not make any threats, the car driver is charged with bank robbery, not just charged with driving the getaway car.   Party to a crime means that they had something to do with a case, not that they were the main person charged or committing the crime.... Read More
Anyone that is 17 years old and charged with a crime is charged as an adult.  That is considered the age of maturity in Georgia, no matter what... Read More

Sex and dating between a 16 yr old and an 18 yr old?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by attorney Mr. Evan Austin Watson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Sex Crimes
16 is the age of consent in Georgia.  Generally anyone 16 and older can be involved with anyone else 16 or over.  There are some exceptions, like teacher-student and jail-inmate relationships.  
16 is the age of consent in Georgia.  Generally anyone 16 and older can be involved with anyone else 16 or over.  There are some... Read More
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