Husbands Immigration Legal Battle

Summary

Brittnys husband, originally from Guatemala, is facing charges of domestic family violence and false imprisonment in Georgia. He is currently in ICE custody and has a court hearing in two weeks. The husband entered the U.S. As a child under the DACA program, which has since ended. The couple has not yet applied for an adjustment of status based on their marriage. Brittny is seeking advice on how to drop the charges and help her husband fight his case with ICE. She has been advised to contact Georgia Legal Services Program for free legal help.

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my husband was in jail and no he is in the hand of ice. Charges was filed on him with the state and i need to get help with dropping charges and someone to help him fight his case with ice
What are the specific charges against your husband?
domestic family violence and false imprisonment
What state are you currently residing in? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding your situation.
Ga
What is your husband's immigration status? This will help determine the best course of action. In Georgia, only the prosecutor has the authority to drop charges.
he has a passport to be here and a social security card he works
What is your husband's country of origin? This information can help determine his rights and potential defenses in immigration proceedings.
Guatemala
What is the current status of your husband's case with ICE? This will help me provide more specific information.
He has court in * weeks he just got there yesterday
What is the name of the court where your husband's case will be heard? This will help me provide you with the contact details of the court.
Atlanta immigration court
What is your husband's full name and date of birth? This will help me find more specific information about his case.

Atlanta Immigration Court:
- Address: * Ted Turner Dr SW, Atlanta, GA *
- Phone: (*) *-*
marco antiono hernadez bail and */*/*
What is the exact charge or section under which your husband has been charged for domestic family violence and false imprisonment?
what do you mean
I mean, under which specific law or section of the law has your husband been charged? This information can help in understanding the severity of the charges.
im not sure
That's okay. Do you have a copy of the charge sheet or any document that mentions the specific charges against your husband?
No i havent got the paper yet
Do you know when you might receive the charge sheet? It's crucial for understanding the specific charges and potential defenses.
today
What is the best way to contact you once you receive the charge sheet? This will help us to review the specific charges and provide more accurate advice.
* or my email brittnybrown95@gmail.com
What is the name of the prosecutor or the district attorney's office handling your husband's case? This will help us guide you on how to approach them regarding the charges.
Im not sure i havent spoke to my husband i dont know think anybody is taken his case he was allowed a bound here in Whitfield county and bond was paid and but was on hold with ice and now he at a detention center in lumpkin county and goes to court in * weeks
What is the name of the detention center in Lumpkin County where your husband is currently held?
Stewart dentention center
What is the contact information for your husband's attorney, if he has one?
He doesnt have one
What is your husband's legal status in the U.S?
i believe he is legal to be here he has a passport and an id card
Does your husband have a valid visa or green card, in addition to his passport and ID card?
no
What type of visa did your husband enter the U.S. on?
he came here with his mom when he was a kid and had the daca
What is the current status of your husband's DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program?
i think it ended
What is the reason for the termination of your husband's DACA status?
Not sure
What is the status of your husband's renewal application for DACA, if he has applied for one?
we have only been married 2 years
Has your husband applied for a renewal of his DACA status or any other form of legal status since you got married?
no we havent had the chance to. Im pregnant with his baby and high risk
Have you considered applying for an adjustment of status for your husband based on your marriage? This could potentially provide him with a legal status.
yes
What is the current status of your application for an adjustment of status for your husband?
Haven’t applied yet
What is the reason for not applying for an adjustment of status for your husband yet?
didnt know where to start and money wise
What is your financial situation? Are you eligible for any legal aid or pro bono services? In Georgia, there are organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to those who qualify.
im currently not working he was working for us incant work bc of me being high risk pregnant
Have you considered reaching out to legal aid organizations for assistance with your husband's case? They often provide free or low-cost services to those in need.
i have but i dont know where to start and who to call
What is the name of the city where you currently live? This will help me provide you with the contact details of the nearest legal aid organizations.
dalton ga
What is the current status of your husband's case with the state for domestic family violence and false imprisonment charges?
he was set a bond here in the county he was in jail but ice took him for an hold and he has court there in * weeks
What is the bond amount set for your husband's charges?

In Georgia, domestic violence and false imprisonment are serious offenses. Penalties can include imprisonment, fines, and probation.
it was *,* cash or property but his bonf was paid
What is the current status of your husband's bond? Has it been posted and accepted by the court?
it was but he wasnt able to get out due to ice having a hold on him
What is the name of the bond company you used to post your husband's bond?
my mother in law posted it and the name of the bonds company is hucklebee bonding
What is the current status of the bond with Hucklebee Bonding since your husband is now in ICE custody?
they said it wasn’t refundable for his bond bc they came for him
What was the exact amount paid to Hucklebee Bonding?
*
What is the name and contact information of the person at Hucklebee Bonding who handled your husband's bond?
* i dont remember his name
What is the name of the prosecutor or the district attorney's office handling your husband's case?
not sure nobody has contacted me about that information
Do you have any documents or letters from the court or the prosecutor's office regarding your husband's case?
nope nothing nobody has gotten ahold of me about anything yet thats why im seeking out for help
What is the name of the judge presiding over your husband's case?
i dont know nobody has given me that information or will. He saw the judge to be bonded out monday but nobody else
What is the name of the judge who set the bond for your husband's case?
i dont know
What is the name of the attorney who represented your husband during his bond hearing?
He didnt have one
What steps have you taken so far to find an attorney for your husband's case?
I didnt know where to start and go this is the first time i have been in this situation
Have you considered reaching out to local legal aid organizations or immigration advocacy groups for assistance? They often provide free or low-cost services.
Yes but i didnt know where to start
You can start by contacting Georgia Legal Services Program at (*) *-*. They provide free legal help to low-income individuals.
Okay thank you
What is the status of your husband's case with the state for domestic family violence and false imprisonment charges?

In Georgia, domestic violence and false imprisonment are serious offenses. Penalties can include imprisonment, fines, and probation.