Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

I was arrested in Jan for misdemeanor battery. The arrest warrant had a similar name to mine and I was booked under that name. The arresting officers didn't have the arrest warrant changed to my legal name. I had an arraignment scheduled for April and it was changed to June. I called the Judges' chamber and was informed that my case is no longer on the calendar because it hasn't been "accused". How should I proceed with this?


Asked on 6/04/12, 11:31 am

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

Since you were arrested in January you obviously should have hired a lawyer at that time, who would have told you to never call the Judge. I'd suggest you listen to him and do whatever he tells you to do.

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Answered on 6/04/12, 11:46 am
S. Carlton Rouse Rouse & Co., LLC

I suggest you get a consultation from a lawyer. He/she can go over the facts of your case in detail and help you resolve your case via trial, pretrial motions, etc.

For more information or to contact me directly visit: www.rousecolaw.com

Best regards,

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Answered on 6/04/12, 11:58 am
Cyrus Malekabadi Law Offices of Cyrus K. Malekabadi

You should "proceed" by hiring a lawyer.

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Answered on 6/04/12, 2:12 pm
Lawrence Lewis Lawrence Lewis, P.C.

Proceed with what the open charges, the info regarding the accusation, what are you referring to? If you miss your court date a bench warrant will be issued and you will be arrested. If the courts have your correct address, the name on the accusation should not matter. See website on how to retain the right attorney: www.lawrencelewispc.com

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Answered on 6/04/12, 3:04 pm


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