What can I do about a charge I’ve gotten for letting my dogs run freely?
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What can I do about a charge I’ve gotten for letting my dogs run freely?
I am the only person charged with this in my county. In my neighborhood there are several dogs running freely, even my neighbor next door let’s his dogs outside. However, they want to charge me with a misdemeanor for it and I can’t afford a lawyer. My public defender is crap.
Asked on February 9, 2013 under Criminal Law, Georgia
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Most municipalities, counties and states have leash laws for canines. If you do not like your public defender, I suggest that you meet with him or her and suggest a substitution of one that you can get along with. Another option is to go to your local legal aid clinic and see what one of its members can do for you as to your matter.
Most likely you might be able to get a plea deal done with court probation and payment of a fine where if you complete its terms the charge against you will be dismissed.
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