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So, about two years ago a friend of mine had been charged with aggravated assault. An angry ex had done this to get back at him, but the charges were dropped. That's what his lawyer told him, but recently after his ex started speaking about wanting him arrested. The cops show up and arrest him... View More 
answered on Apr 24, 2018
I am a little confused about the exact status of your friends case, but a failure to appear is a felony in Tennessee, regardless of whether your friend knew about the court date or not. He needs to either get ahold of the court clerk or talk to a defense attorney - it is not unusual for a warrant... View More
In Loudon county tn what punishment do they usually give for first simple possession charge in there county.
answered on Apr 10, 2018
Simple possession is usually a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail
His main probation is in the boro but had it transferred to Springfield, Tn. When he went to jail a year or so ago he signed a language. When he signed it was supposed to be 3 years to serve if any violations to the terms. Well, he got caught driving on a suspended license. My niece 18 and our baby... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2018
Your husband would probably be well-served to hire a criminal defense lawyer. A violation of probation can mean the judge can reinstate the entire original sentence.
I was the one that brought the charges and was the result of over medication. He is clean and has had no other charges since then. Is there a way to have this not hold back his career?
It was all because I wanted to move to be with my fiancee
answered on Apr 3, 2018
Talk to a criminal defense attorney about your side of the story. If all you did was ask him to stop harassing you, I'm not sure what charges could be filed, but if something else happened you'll want representation. A lawyer will be able to gather evidence, police reports, and interview witnesses.
Opened door with a locksmith present...he allowed me to open it and made keys...and car was parked with 4 way flashers gf was in drivers seat and the car wasn't moving. I gave her the cat and it jumped in the back onto the baby...She jumped in the back and I was shutting the door when the... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2018
Good job not entering a plea without an attorney present. Call a criminal defense lawyer to discuss your case in a more in-depth manner. Driving on a suspended license in Tennessee can carry jail time and fines over $500, so making your next decision in an informed manner is probably a good idea.
a four year sentence and served the sentence in its entirety, and was released December, 2012. Since release, I have not gotten into any further trouble, have built a wonderful life for myself, and have demonstrated specific acts of a person of high moral character. I attempted to have my record... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2018
Considering it has been less than six years since your release, it may be a little early to petition the court for relief from five felony convictions. At the same time, it may be beneficial to have a lawyer review both your cases and your life since your relief. They will be able to (1) advise... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2018
It is unclear what you are asking. If you are asking if, say, police find marijuana near you instead of on you, can they still arrest you? Yes, they can say they have probable cause to believe that that was your marijuana at the scene.
The gas station attendant called a towing service to have the car towed. The car sat in the tow yard for 33 days before I discovered the stolen car was at this tow yard. The tow company wants $1,400 for the charges towing and storage. They are not willing to come down on the price to release... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2018
There is probably nothing illegal about the "type of tow."
Now, if the towing company did something like misreport the license plate number so that the police weren't immediately notified that a stolen car had been recovered, you may be able to get out of some of the fees.... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2018
Your spouse is not allowed to possess a firearm. Having *access* to a firearm could be enough to prove possession. Therefore, if your spouse could access the firearm, he could be facing significant jail time.
Ultimately, you have to decide if you need a gun bad enough to put your spouse at... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2018
Yes - returning the stolen item does not "cancel out" the original crime of theft. Returning the stolen item can affect what charges you would face. For example, if you stole a car and tried to "Get away with it," you could face felony theft charges (assuming the car was worth... View More
If a person that is living in my RV after being asked to vacate the RV, tells my sister to tell me, "he will leave only if I give him the RV", is that extortion?
answered on Mar 26, 2018
Filing a report at your local police department may be the best course of action. They can investigate the matter and refer the case to a prosecutor if need be. As a general rule, preserving all communications you have had with a person with whom you have entered into an agreement is a good idea.
answered on Mar 22, 2018
It is not exactly clear what you mean by "3rd degree sex offence," but virtually every sex crime in Tennessee is a felony
This allegedly took place 8 years ago with a minor.
answered on Mar 22, 2018
Sexual battery is a Class E felony: a fine of up $3,000, 1-6 years in prison, or both.
Aggravated sexual battery is a Class B felony. a fine up to $25,000, 8-30 years in prison, or both.
If you are facing sexual battery charges in Tennessee, hire an experienced criminal defense... View More
If DCS states that an incident that occurs with two kids under the age of 13 is not considered abuse, how do some kids get put on the sex offender registry? And some of them get sent to detention centers. Does it depend on the incident, I know rape and fondling are vastly different.
answered on Mar 22, 2018
Yes, generally placing a juvenile on the sex offenders registry is incident-specific
Will this help me in court because she is consistently pursuing me
answered on Mar 22, 2018
If you are facing stalking charges but have evidence that you believe could assist your case, contact a criminal defense attorney and tell him your story.
answered on Mar 22, 2018
39-17-417 is a Class E felony, and may be expunged if the sentence was for
three (3) years or less and appears in the below list. If the sentence was for more than three years, it cannot be expunged.
I was on the clock at work and sent to the doctor's appointment while on the clock
answered on Mar 22, 2018
They could be. Workers compensation questions are usually complicated, and the laws governing them can be even more so. Consider contacting an attorney who can help guide you through this process
I was told that I have to install a interlock for a period of one full year regardless. Even if I choose to drive 10 years from now I still have to
answered on Mar 22, 2018
Tennessee laws require the installation of ignition interlock devices for all DUI offenders. If you have an emergency and have to get behind the wheel of a car and that car does not have the required device, you may be subject to additional penalties.
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