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answered on Mar 21, 2019
Maybe, but I think you will get a fine. You need to consult with a local attorney. Avvo has a good Find a Lawyer feature.
VOP for not paying fines on time. Sentenced to 30 days doing weekends. Due to sickness all the 30 days was not completed. Warrent was issued. Now sentenced to 11/29 serving 6 mths of jail time.
answered on Mar 20, 2019
Yes. You may have an initial jail period, but is available.
answered on Mar 9, 2019
I'm not sure what your question is. Usually there is a reason. I would consult with a local criminal defense attorney. If you cannot afford one, the Court can appoint one for you.
I work for large retailer, when hired 10 yrs ago I was hired for shift that worked for my family they have gradually changed it. Now they are trying to change it out of my availability, which is in thier system. I know many others they just quit giving them hours. Or scheduled them causing... View More 
answered on Mar 4, 2019
Generally speaking, the State of Tennessee is an Employment-at-Will State, which means that you can be terminated or demoted for any reason whatsoever, so long as it is not illegal or protected by contract. I would look to see if you have a contract with the employer. Examples of illegal... View More
would a warrant served prior to the issue date or executiton date be good ?
answered on Mar 1, 2019
No. If there is suspicion leading that there is probable cause that there is something in it than should be, then it can be searched.
It was under $1,000. We live in TN. She has never been in trouble before. However, the officer who wrote the citation accidentally listed her as 18 and she is only 17. So, the citation is written for her to appear in adult court. I am extremely scared for her and do not know if I need to spend... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2019
It is not uncommon for someone of her age to be tried as an adult. In Tennessee, theft from $500 to $1000 is a Class E felony. TCA Section 39-14-105(2). It is punishable from 1 year to 6 years in prison. The fine is up to $3000.
A felony conviction is very serious. Yes, she should... View More
I have not had any experience with such matters so I honestly haven't a clue how to go about any of this. They are currently out of state in which the warrant is/was held but they would like to get information if they can on trying to get things cleared up. If there's anything you can do.... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2019
Warrants are sometimes difficult. I did have one situation where the guy had 2 five year old warrants. He had an excuse. He had been in another state having heart treatment. The warrants were for costs. We worked out a deal where he agreed to a payment plan on the warrants, and the judge did... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2019
Tennessee Code
Title 39 - Criminal Offenses
Chapter 17 - Offenses Against Public Health, Safety and Welfare
Part 13 - Weapons
39-17-1307 - Unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon.
39-17-1307. Unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon.
(a) (1)... View More
I am a 39 single mom, I formed a mother daughter like bond with a sweet very lonely lady in her late 60’s that I have worked with for a few years . I trust her completely and let her move in when she needed a place to stay, plus I worry about her health. Well... 6 months after moving in she met... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2019
I would be very careful in the situation. Obtain as much information online, then call the courts and find out the charges and final dispositions. You can probably hire a private dective for around $50 to do a complete background investigation.
My 9 yr old was slammed on his back twice by bs gym teacher and it is currently being investigated by the department of children services. The principal and myself contacted Dcs... The principal contacted Dcs and reported it as abuse of a child by a school administrator... my son has ADHD and take... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2019
From my experience with DCS, they are fairly active in cases like this. Your other alternative is to file a lawsuit against everybody involved: the school principal, the gym teacher, the school and anyone else involved. When you are dealing with a school system, there may be initial... View More
I work for the state but I work in a department that is ran by a medical contractor. I cant get trained properly because they focus on their own employees. I am frustrated and not sure what to do. I was told by coworkers that since I dont make as much money as they do they have decided not to train... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2019
Generally speaking, the State of Tennessee is an Employment at Will State. That means that you can get demoted or terminated for virtually any reason at all. The exceptions to this rule are if you are demoted or terminated for an illegal reason or a reason protected by contract. If you have a... View More
I have a court date set specifically to determine whether or not I have paid this ,"administration fee".so what you're saying is since I don't have $200.00 I have no rights to a attorney. Can I fire him and represent myself? Just bound it over to grand jury and hope for the... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2019
It really depends on the circumstances and the nature of the order. If he has already defended you, and your case is over, then it seems like more of a civil debtor/creditor situation; however, with a direct order from the criminal court, it is probably more, so arrest is a possibility. You can... View More
The person reporting is under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Domestic related. False accusations of physical violent contact when it was actually the accuser. Accuser is the abuser but, the innocent person may have a previos criminal history mostly non-related to those accusations.
answered on Feb 4, 2019
That is a difficult issue; however, it is one that occurs regularly. The accuser does something physical to you then calls the police and states that you have done something to him or her. You may get arrested. It is important to document the details of the situations and have witnesses and... View More
Could the detective be in trouble and my statement be thrown out in court?
answered on Feb 3, 2019
Miranda rights are procedural in nature. If they are not given, that does not necessarily mean that you cannot be proven guilty, but, yes, statements can be thrown out.
answered on Jan 30, 2019
Yes. If there is no evidence of something like a broken taillight or lights being turned off when it is raining or dark, then it is possible that a good lawyer can disprove that the condition occurred.
Of paraphernalia, it was a grinder and water cap what is gonna happen to me I’m scared
answered on Jan 22, 2019
I would hire a criminal defense attorney. If you cannot afford one, the court can appoint an attorney for you. If it is truly your first offense, then you may be able to escape the maximum penalty and qualify for pre-trial diversion. This means that you could get a suspended sentence of 11... View More
The orriginal charge was theft of services (dine and dash) of 36 dollars. Will i be arrested at court
answered on Jan 13, 2019
It depends on the judge, but you need to make sure and make your court appointment or there will definitely be a warrant out for you.
And who do I contact? Also, I don't know for sure if he reported to po the last few months before he died, so he may have a warrant for his arrest. So what should I do?
answered on Jan 12, 2019
If you have the probation officer's number, you can call them. You can also call the court clerk and let them know.
They have certain medical conditions?
answered on Dec 28, 2018
Yes, typically when a client is put in jail, or before they are put in jail, if planned, then you will meet with the nurse and discuss your medical conditions. You can also give them access to your list of prescriptions from your pharmacy. The jail treats different conditions in an order of... View More
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