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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: If im on 2yr parole and i got violated reason didnt report to probation officer how much time will i have to do
John P. Cauley
John P. Cauley
answered on Dec 22, 2010

This answer assumes that this is the first time that your probation has been revoked --- If that is true then will be granted a "DETERMINATE RELEASE." DETERMINATE RELEASE = A release to probation granted by statute T.C.A. 40-35-50 that applies to all felons sentenced to two (2) years and... View More

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Q: If a case status says criminal court bindover, is there a statue of limitations for them to prosecute?
John P. Cauley
John P. Cauley
answered on Dec 14, 2010

That is a difficult question to answer. When a criminal court refers to a case as "bind over" it tells me that the defendant was arrested and formally put on notice of the charge. From that point a delay in presenting the case to the grand jury and any resulting delay in a trial are due... View More

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Q: A person in tennessee cited for patronizing a prostitute would they be arrested or just fined.
John P. Cauley
John P. Cauley
answered on Dec 13, 2010

Generally -- there is an arrest and a bond set. The resolution of the case will depend upon the person's history. Normally, if found guilty or if the person pleads guilty, there can be some minimal jail time (24-48 hours) and a fine of some sort. It varies from case to case and upon the... View More

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