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1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Tennessee on
Q: Can I take a one time dervison on my juvenile permacy plan and circuit court put them together as one
Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on Feb 20, 2023

Those are two different cases in different Courts, so it would be difficult, and possibly not beneficial to do so. Talk to your attorney(s) about this or hire one. Usually it is better to dispose of one case then move to the other if possible.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law and Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: if 3 kids vandalized a was thought abandoned house but was sold and the door was unlocked,no private/trespassing signs

and the cops have been informed and have a court date set what could happen to the kids

Michael Hollins Sr.
Michael Hollins Sr.
answered on Nov 29, 2022

No one could tell you for sure what would happen prior to a judge hearing evidence in a case. However, it sounds like these kids need representation from an attorney who will look out for their futures. Depending on the charges, the kids' lives could be impacted in a negative way.

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Q: What happen if I fail my drug test and violate probation as a juvenile and I Got locked up for a Felony
Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on Aug 29, 2022

Usually the Judge incarcerates you for some or all of your Sentence. In fact, the Probation Officer/Juvenile Officer usually takes you into custody when you fail the urine/hair test. Call your attorney.

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Q: Can Dcs legally make u separate from ur husband and threaten to take your kids away if you don't file a ppo on ur husban

D? How can I get my husband back in my house and not loose my kids to CPS custody either??

Bob G Huddleston Jr.
Bob G Huddleston Jr.
answered on Aug 28, 2022

It *sounds* like this is in the early stages of CPS involvement, in which case the Department of Children's Services merely needs to show there is "probable cause" to prevent your husband from having contact with your children, in the interest of keeping your children safe.... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Tennessee on
Q: Pro Bono Needed Please!!!!!!

I have recently been through heck and back since February of this year, My mom passed March 13th 2023 also, but my child’s father has not seen or talked to my daughter for 7 or so months, we have a court order for child support since 2017 . The last payment received was 12/12/22. When they try to... Read more »

Henry Ambrose
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answered on May 30, 2023

Go to the local Child Support Office and take all your court orders about your child with you. They may be able to help you. If that does not work out, contact Legal Aid. You may be able to get a pro bono lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Tennessee on
Q: If an officer didn’t issue a citation, how long does he have to issue it in TN?

My son had snuff in his mouth at school. He got written up but never received a citation for tobacco court. They’re not an SRO on campus anymore.

Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on May 8, 2023

Misdemeanors have a 1 year SOL from the incident to be initiated.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Tennessee on
Q: I'm a minor who grabbed a CONSENTING minor's buttocks. We are both 14 in the state of Tennesee, was it illegal?
Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on Apr 18, 2022

Yes .. Assault. Sexual Battery. etc.

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI, Traffic Tickets and Juvenile Law for Tennessee on
Q: If my 15 year old son is driving and his dad has a beer open and drinking it, if they get pulled over what could happen
Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on Apr 18, 2022

DUI By Consent, Underage Drinking, Contributing to Delinquency, Etc.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Tennessee on
Q: I have a 16 year old that was caught shoplifting with a friend at Walmart. It was under $500. Is school notified?

She is on cheer squad and is afraid of getting kicked off and realizes how stupid it all was.

Should I hire a lawyer? She has never been in any kind of trouble before?

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Jul 4, 2021

It is always best to hire a lawyer. They shouldn't notify the school but sometimes it does get out.

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Q: I’m 17 I live in the state of Tennessee. If I moved in with my boyfriend and go to school would I get in trouble or not?
Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on Jun 14, 2021

The boyfriend can be prosecuted for Statutory Rape.

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Q: We were told we have to bring our 6yr old to court do we have to?

My 6yr old daughter has missed 18days and thier telling us we have to bring her with us to court shes scared and dont want to go what do we do?

Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on May 12, 2021

Who told you to bring the child to Court? If it is not an Order from a Judge, then you do not have to. But it sounds like other interested parties want the Child there. Hire an attorney to represent you, and take the Child to Court. Apparently your continued custody is in peril.

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Q: If my child is is being unruly and not going to school what are the steps I could take to fix this matter
Ross Matuszak
Ross Matuszak
answered on Mar 24, 2021

Thank you for your question. In Tennessee T.C.A. 37-1-102 defines an Unruly Child as a child in need of treatment and rehabilitation who:

(i) Habitually and without justification is truant from school while subject to compulsory school attendance under § 49-6-3007; or

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Q: I need to know what to do about a child that said he was being abused and then runaway came to my house
Ross Matuszak
Ross Matuszak
answered on Mar 12, 2021

If you have no legal right to have this child at your house, it is probably in the child's and your best interest for you to contact your local Police and the Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS). You can explain to them what happened and they can decide what is best for the... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Juvenile Law for Tennessee on
Q: I’m 17 with my first ticket. 90 in a 70 what should I do?

I was on the interstate going 90 trying to get to gas station cause I was on Empty. A trooper pulled me over and gave me a ticket with a court date. What should I expect? Will I face and misdemeanours or anything?

Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on Dec 7, 2020

Go to Court and act respectful. Have cash available to pay costs, fines, that day. It might get Diverted or Dismissed. Traffic School might be an option. Upon Conviction, points will go on your MVR.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Tennessee on
Q: Son & Gf has lived with me for 3yrs baby was born 19mths ago mother is with her 10hrs wk and wants to take her away

And live an hour away I can’t get the mother to get up with the baby and feed her unless it’s 20 mins before she goes to work at 1 in the afternoon Father is on disability .grandbaby is with me 90% of the time what can I or my son do they were never married . Baby response to me as her mother .

Paul E. Tennison
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Paul E. Tennison
answered on Oct 20, 2020

You and your son may want to consider consulting with an attorney. The default rule in TN is that a child born out of wedlock belongs to the Mother until the Father or other relative petitions the Court for Paternity/custody. TN courts have a fifteen factor best interest of the child analysis that... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Juvenile Law for Tennessee on
Q: Can a officer give a 16yr a citation and then come back and tare that one up and give you a new one.

My son who s 16 was given a citation from a police officer for illegal weapon on the back of the citation it says you have been charged with a municipal offence and do you do not have to appear in court and the officer marked 1 charge 100.00. When I went to pay it they said the officer is new he... Read more »

Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on Oct 14, 2020

General Sessions is not a Court of Record, and the Citations or Warrants can be amended or dismissed at anytime with new Charges being instituted. You might want to hire an attorney so this will be as painless as possible.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Juvenile Law and Sexual Harassment for Tennessee on
Q: There is someone that hates because she can’t control me. She accused of being a pedafile. There has never been anything

Anything happen. The only I have ever done is give the child some gift or something for her birthday. Everything done in eye view. Never anything alone. She has spread rumors and accusations.

Paul E. Tennison
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Paul E. Tennison
answered on Aug 12, 2020

I recommend you immediately consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney. You may also want to consider consulting with an experienced defamation attorney, if there is no basis in fact for any of the allegations against you. Sexual crimes involving children have strict punishments and can... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Juvenile Law for Tennessee on
Q: My wife took my 11 y/o daughter to get a retainer today. My wife was not allowed to accompany her to the exam room.

When she attempted to enter the room she was told Covid-19 policies prevented her from accompanying my daughter, this was after my wife had paid the fee. My wife was told that there would be only females in the exam room. My obvious question would be, is this legal? Of note, my daughter suffers... Read more »

Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
answered on Jul 28, 2020

This is a different world we live in for now. Medical Providers are trying to find a way to provide a relatively covid safe treating environment. I wish this had been explained better before you got there- so that maybe some of the anxiety issues could have been dealt with. My guess is your... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Tennessee on
Q: got charged for simple possession when I was 17 and now graduated and trying to go to school in a different state how

Can I get this over with? Or do charges get dropped when moved to different state?

Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on Jul 8, 2020

You need to complete the charge problem until it is dismissed or diverted. A conviction will hurt you forever. Talk to your lawyer or hire one that is competent. You will probably be drug tested.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Tennessee on
Q: Is an unmarried minor automatically emancipated if she gets pregnant?

Not married, still living at home, 17 years old.

Johnny Quitman Rasberry
Johnny Quitman Rasberry
answered on Jul 6, 2020

The simple answer is no.

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