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    Default Public Intoxication in Georgia, Really Worried Any Help Much Appreciated

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Georgia

    I was recently given a ticket for public intoxication in Dekalb County in Atlanta Georgia. The ticket has indicated that I should appear in court on the 18th June (about 3 months away). I was not arrested or put in handcuffs or anything like that, just made sign the ticket and then leave. When given the ticket, I gave a false name, address, and date of birth in panic, as I am on exchange here in America and was terrified of being deported/not being able to get a visa to work here in the future.

    On the ticket, it is not quite clear if it is essential I go to court-on the back it says if you wish to plead not guilty you must appear in court. I have no problem pleading guilty, and I have absolutely no problem paying any fine, or anything like that, but what I am really worried about is the fact I gave a false name. Is there anyway that I can pay the fine/penalty without going to court? Or if I do go to court, do I need to bring identification with me or can I give the name I gave (I realise this is really dodgy, but I realise how serious it is to give false information to the police...obviously the first option would appeal to me way more).

    Another point is that I am leaving the country almost a full month before the court date-could I use this in my favour to try and pay the fine before the court date??

    I realise that I was an idiot for giving a false name and getting into the situation in the first place, but would appreciate any help.

    Please reply with any information/help as soon as possible.

    Thanks

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    Default Re: Public Intoxication in Georgia, Really Worried Any Help Much Appreciated

    The thing is... public intox wouldn't have gotten you deported... providing false information to the cops might.

    You are going to want to talk to an attorney.

    You really can't go to court and say you aren't the person on the ticket.

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