Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

Please help, I am a 23 year old girl that lives in georgia. I received a " 30 day temporary restraining order" in the mail today. Long story short, I was at a party drinking, saw this girl that my x boyfriend had cheated on me with, she was drinking and I was pretty intoxicated so I sent her threatining text messages and found her later at the party and hit her approximately 4 times. She filed a report a few days later. I feel awful about this incident because I do not remember most of it but at the same time I cannot afford to pay up to $1000 in fees if the Judge approves a 1 year restraining order. This is my first offense and there has been a 2 year history between me and this girl "trash-talking" each other on various occasions. What advice can anyone give me when I speak to the judge?


Asked on 2/05/10, 2:01 pm

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

Get a lawyer. You also could be criminally charged with a felony, terroristic threats, and battery. You could end up in jail.

If you attempt to talk to the judge, which is prohibited, you also could be found in contempt.

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Answered on 2/10/10, 3:58 pm
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

Before you speak to the judge, you should at least consult with a local attorney. He/she will know how your local judges are handling cases like this.

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Answered on 2/11/10, 7:27 am


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