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I was given judicial diversion and placed on probation for a misdemeanor charge in Tennessee. I committed a technical violation for failing to pay my probation fees/fines, as I became a full-time caregiver for my elderly parents who are on fixed incomes, and couldn't afford the payments.... View More 
answered on Feb 25, 2025
Yes but I would hire an attorney so you can have the best chance possible.
I got an order protection against my boyfriend. I thought I had enough of his ways. He contacted me a few days after he was served and I’ve been over there. I’m worried the judge won’t dismiss it because I admitted that he chokes me when he gets mad.
My boyfriend also told me that if... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2025
It sounds like you do need one. I would hire an attorney to help protect you.
My boyfriend is on parole and his parole officer comes often to do the parole search does she have the right to come in with 15 police officers and before ever searching him or before any laws are broke can she come in and search me even after me saying you can't search me, with her saying she... View More
My boyfriend is on parole and his parole officer comes often to do the parole search does she have the right to come in with 15 police officers and before ever searching him or before any laws are broke can she come in and search me even after me saying you can't search me, with her saying she... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2024
The Public Defenders but you have to qualify under the financial poverty guidelines. A Judge will determine if you qualify.
answered on Oct 3, 2024
Depends on a variety of factors. I would consult with a criminal attorney immediately.
The power of attorney built a home on the principals property the principals had no conflict with his children and planned for his daughter to spend the week for his birthday the power of attorney has blocked all communication from the principals other children against his wishes and told them to... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2024
Depends on the specific power of attorney. I would consult with the attorney that drafted it.
Hired house framer, he breached contract and quit, renegotiated for more money. He left without completing and needed repairs then obtained a lien on my property for final payment.
answered on Oct 3, 2024
Depends on a variety of factors. I would first consult with a civil attorney.
Standard 30%. The defendant also pled guilty to this understanding.
In response to a filed motion, in 2017 an order was issued stating life without parole.
In 2021 a corrected judgment was reissued showing life with parole under the 1989 Reform Act.
Currently, the TN Dept... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2024
You need to contact an attorney to review this matter closely.
There is no new charge ,so with only a sanction the person would do sanction time and get out with starting probation over
answered on Aug 29, 2024
Depends on a variety of factors. If you violated your probation it is always best to consult with an attorney.
I spent $22,107 off of my company issued credit card. The company demanded that I pay the money back but I do no have it. Will I be arrested? And how much would bail be for a situation like this? I don't have a criminal history, not so much as a traffic ticket.
answered on May 10, 2024
There are a variety of factors that a Judge needs to consider. I would be prepared to be arrested.
I requested the dismissal of council in writing to the judge I gave legitimate reasons why I wanted the dismissal I also asked for a continuance and a different council judge granted dismissal,and continuance but refused new council and I had to represent myself at a prelim also I told him... View More
answered on May 10, 2024
I would honestly hire your own attorney that you are comfortable with.
The officer had lied and the ambulance had no reason to give me a shot of ketamine im.i thought ambulance not allowed to do that and i feel like i was being sex trafficked or endanger and i never got charged with a crime.can i get a compensation.
If my friend Peter has a hotel room in his name only and the police come looking for his friend James who is not listed as a hotel guest does Peter have to open the door for the police?
answered on Aug 22, 2023
That is a very broad question and would depend on a variety of factors.
A friend killed someone after a fight when he was 16 years old now he's 31 .he was sentenced to 30years at 100 percent... I need to know how to help him with a sentence reduction or anything to get him home before 2036
Product at school i.e. a vape
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