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2 Answers | Asked in Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: I called the police on my boyfriend just so i could get my stuff and he threw me out. I did not write a report

But they still arrested him because he would not talk. What do i do to get him out of the situation or can he get the charges dropped since i didn’t write a report ? They are charging him with domestic assault

Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
answered on Sep 25, 2018

I think that you need a lot of more answers and the police report would be a good place to start,

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: Had prelimanary hearing set for today to question arresting officer on probable cause for pulling me over, he didnt show

Officer had no probable cause to pull me over . i refused to have car searched and officer couldnt give me a real reason for pulling me over he then lied to get me out of car to sign paperwork and preceded to have dog run around the car ( which was my sons car that he got from my ex husband weeks... View More

Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
answered on Sep 24, 2018

Well, typically in criminal court, they are going to set several more dates if necessary until the police officer is able to show up. Police officers have very busy schedules, and the courts are more than willing to give them sufficient latitude to show. As far as the procedural issue of whether... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Tennessee on
Q: Can my job change my hours to 11:00pm -7:00am but when they hired me it was from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
answered on Sep 17, 2018

Generally speaking, I was say yes. The State of Tennessee is an Employment at Will state, which means they can pretty much do what they want unless it is illegal or in violation of a written contract. Examples of illegal activities include, but are not limited to violations of the ADA, age, race... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Tennessee on
Q: Is a job required to pay me if I'm on schedule for work and I show up and am told to go home cause it's not enough work?

I was under the influence that l am suppose to be told ahead of time not to come, they waited until I got there to tell me to go back

Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
answered on Sep 9, 2018

The answer is no. I just argued the case before the Tennessee Court of Appeals. They can take you off the clock whenever they want to.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: What is the minimum sentence for a misdemeanor violation of 39-15-401
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
answered on Aug 23, 2018

Well, if you can read the actual statute, then I am wondering why you don't already know.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: Hi there, I’m not really familiar with how court really works out. I got charged with simple possessi

Hi there, I’m not really familiar with how court really works out. I got charged with simple possession, i pled Guilty and told me I had to take a 4 hour alcohol and drug class which was $100, 24 hours of community service and pay $360 in court fees. I was wondering if I could just pay off the... View More

Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
answered on Aug 22, 2018

You still have to pay the court costs.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: error in my criminal court case

in 2014 i went in front of a judge with several charges, "i have never been in trouble before" the judge and da agreed to drop all but 1 charge which was poss sch2 oxycodone. they also agreed to put me on a judicial diversion, along with a 5 year state probation sentence, i have one year... View More

Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
answered on Aug 21, 2018

I'm sorry, but you have not asked a legible question.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Tennessee on
Q: I had court this morning on a order of protection which was violated. He did not show What is contempt of court mean

We also have court again on September 4 for domestic assault and distraction of property

Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
answered on Aug 20, 2018

Well, if he did not show, then techincally, he is in contempt of court. You need to have your attorney file a Motion for Contempt to place him in jail.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Tennessee on
Q: In Tennessee, who retains the notary seal after employment, the notary or the employer?

I was told my notary seal was thrown away. I have no proof it was disposed of properly.

Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
answered on Aug 20, 2018

I don't understand your question properly. You get notary seals by contracting with an insurance company. They are good for a certain period of time. If you still have the paperwork that validates that is legitimate, just take it to a printing company and get a new one. Make sure that you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: How much time could you get out of agravated kidnapping and agravated robbery
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
answered on Aug 20, 2018

Kidnapping is the crime of taking a person against their will to an undisclosed location. This may be done for ransom or in furtherance of another crime, or in connection with a child custody dispute.

According to the laws of Tennessee, kidnapping is false imprisonment as defined in §...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: What's the charge of Criminal Simulation mean?
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
answered on Aug 16, 2018

I don't know. Maybe you should get a local attorney.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: Ok. I know somebody who was convicted 20 years for 6 charges of child molestation, 4 years ago without parole, somehow

Can he file for postconviction??? Even thou everyone involved in the situation knows he is guilty.

Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
answered on Aug 15, 2018

You can always file for something; however, whether you get it depends on the District Attorney General and the presiding Judge.

You should consult with a local criminal defense attorney or get a public defender or someone that does pro bono work if you cannot afford one.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: Is it legal to use in Tennessee Ariel feet instead of ground feet in the school zone law.

The law here is saying that they can use aireal feet instead of ground feet in a school zone charge.

Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
answered on Aug 12, 2018

I'm not quite sure that I completely understand your question. If you could rephrase it, then it would be more helpful to me. I think you are talking about aircraft measurements; and, as I recall they are measured it knots.

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1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Civil Litigation and Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: I recieved a check from Craigslist for a job opportunity. opened a bank account with that check.

I thought check was good. I called the bank on check and it said the check would clear. Now the bank is trying to press criminal charges for fraud.

Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
answered on Aug 11, 2018

If you receive a check from an unknow force, don't take any money from it until it clears the bank.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: I violated county probation.if I pay off all fines,costs, etc before court can I be released from probation?
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
answered on Aug 11, 2018

It really depends upon the trial Judge and the District Attorney. You should obtain local counsel to represent you. If you cannot afford an attorney, one can be appointed to represent you by the court.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: An if cleared of these charges is there a way to keep your state job? Or sue for slandering the employee name

An reputation with the state an throughout the institution the employeewas working at

Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
answered on Aug 9, 2018

Your question makes no sense whatsover. Either consult with a local attorney or get a public defender to represent you. You have a right to be represented.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: Can you be charged with introduction of contraband to penal system if it was in your vehicle unknowingly ?

The vehicle was on prison property

Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
answered on Aug 9, 2018

Who left it in your vehicle?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: Gabapentin was made a schedule 5 on 7/1/18 in Tn. What was it listed at before that?
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
answered on Aug 8, 2018

Gabapentin has been around forever, and it is relatively harmless. I don't know why it is now listed.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law and Intellectual Property for Tennessee on
Q: MY BRAKES FAILED AT MY APARTMENT COMPLEX GATE AND I PLOWED RIGHT THRU IT..LEAVING IT DAMAGED. HOW DO I GO ABOUT THIS

Car not registered

No updated tags

I don't even live here

My boyfriend's name is on everything.

Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
answered on Aug 7, 2018

Well, first I don't know how you didn't live at the apartment complex when you said that it was YOUR apartment complex. The facts that the car was not registered and there were no updated tags will not help in court. You need to consult with local defense counsel if you can afford it.... View More

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