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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: Is there anything I can do?

I reside in Tennessee. I am on the sex offender registry and have no prior criminal convictions, yet on the page with my information it claims I was convicted of vehicular homicide, before I was ever born. Can i use this information as a lawsuit, or affect my registration in any way, or am I only... View More

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Cayley Turrin
answered on Feb 17, 2023

A vehicular homicide charge would not affect sex offender registry but I would call TBI to let them know about the mistake.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Legal Malpractice for Tennessee on
Q: Four years ago or so i had got in a lil problem with an officer and also ambulance that had overdosed me.can i sue?

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.

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Aug 22, 2023

I would talk to a civil attorney but I would say no.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: Do you have to open a hotel room door for the police if they are looking for a friend that is not listed as a hotel gues

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?

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Aug 22, 2023

That is a very broad question and would depend on a variety of factors.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: Is it legal for a minor who has never been in trouble to get 30 years for 2nd degree murder

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

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Mar 1, 2023

Yes.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Family Law for Tennessee on
Q: Can I as a parent or custodian of a child be charged with a crime because my child happen to be in possession of a tobac

Product at school i.e. a vape

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Mar 1, 2023

No not on this type of charge.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: Hello . How long does a defendant have to pay upon a diversion case that has fines imposed in case in Shelby
Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Mar 1, 2023

Depends on the length of probation.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence, Family Law and Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: How does husbands drop domestic against me tn
Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Mar 1, 2023

They can let the prosecutor know but it is also up to the prosecutor whether to continue pressing charges.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: Can I sue a county for arresting me for theft of property on a vehicle I paid for and showed them a legal bill of sale

I spent time in jail a year and a half of court dates I found not guilty by the supreme Court and still didn't get my car back

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Mar 1, 2023

That is a good question for a civil rights attorney.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: Bought a car, didn't get title, owner reported it stolen, let friend borrow car, they were pulled over and arrested.

Bought a car from a lady. She didn't have the title at the moment, and said she would contact me when she had it to come back and get it. Let a friend drive the car, and they were pulled over and arrested for car being reported stolen. I have 3 witnesses of the money being given to the... View More

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Mar 1, 2023

There is a chance the State could indict you on this charge but you do not have a right in your friends prelim to bring witnesses on your behalf.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: What is the punishment for person with bipolar disorder assaulting a police officer but having no memory of it?

Person was takin to hospital for threatening suicide and having a break down..instead is charged with disorderly conduct assault on a police officer, and resisting arrest.

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Mar 1, 2023

That is an in depth question that needs to be talked about with your lawyer or you need to hire one.

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Constitutional Law for Tennessee on
Q: Can I challenge people to mutual combat if I loan them the nessicary protective gear and offer a waiver in TN?

Recently I was booted by my school, then told if I didn't sign an agreement to pay their parking fees they would keep the boot on my car. I'd like to challenge that staff member and campus officer to mutual combat via fisticuffs (with the nessicary PPE provided by myself).

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Feb 17, 2023

No.

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Identity Theft and Sexual Harassment for Tennessee on
Q: If I have been assaulted by the law officer/s who can I trust to report this crime to and get real help?

It is a very long story. My civil rights have been violated and I was beaten, tased, tortured, and raped in the jail. Then dosed with, what I believe to be phentenol, and let out on the street and arrested again and then sent to a Crisis Center for evaluation (which I passed). But I asked for a... View More

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Feb 17, 2023

There is usually someone at the police department that will investigate claims.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: What charge would I get for an assault on an 11 year old

The 11 year old raped my 8 year old daughter. Went to have a family discussion about it and my husband lost control and started slapping him and kicked him in the face

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Feb 17, 2023

Depends on the injuries but definitely at the bare minimum assault.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: I was previously arrested for domestic violence/assault against my fiancé it was all a big misunderstanding

.. after a restraining order and a month of being on a monitor to stay away from our home that case got completely thrown out because she never went to court on me. We are still together. Now I have a new charge of vandalism/burglary at the same place because I forced myself into my own home due to... View More

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Feb 15, 2023

It is always best to hire an attorney for all criminal charges.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Tennessee on
Q: Do I need hire my husband a lawyer I don't know if it's his 2 or 3 violation of probation what should I do

What will be looking at I just don't know what to do 5 have kids and I'm trying to get all my ducks in the row but if it's worth getting a lawyer I need one

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Cayley Turrin
answered on Feb 13, 2023

It is always worth getting an attorney for any criminal matter.

1 Answer | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: Yes my son got misdemeanor marijuana charge in Wayne county Tennessee he was put on probation at his last report day he

Could not urinate being wrote up as failed drug screen ,now there is warrant for his arrest probation violation we live in Mississippi ,probation officer said he needs to turn self in then go in front of judge ,that the judge normally sentences to 40 days in jail,I know laws are different there but... View More

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Feb 9, 2023

He needs to hire an attorney immediately to handle this case for him.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: Help! I have a misdemeanor charge for theft under 1,000 along with my husband who also has a traffic ticket case too.

I missed my court date by oversleeping and now I’m scared. My husband has to pay $650 for restitution and the problem is over but we missed showing up and I don’t know what to do. My husband will be paid tomorrow morning and we plan to pay the restitution but I don’t want to go to jail or do... View More

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Feb 9, 2023

You need to hire an attorney to talk with the State about lifting the fta warrant.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: Can aggravated robbery and or assault charges be filed based on word of mouth?
Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Feb 6, 2023

Short answer. Yes. But I suggest talking with an attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: Can 39-17-433 - Promotion of methamphetamine manufacture be expunged in Tennessee? If so how do I go about doing it?
Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Jan 26, 2023

It depends on a variety of circumstances. You can have a lawyer look into it.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: When accused of AttempAssault/Child Abuse for pulling child across floor to return to safety, what proof does DA need?

Registered Nurse examined child and determined there were no injuries.

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Jan 26, 2023

That is a very loaded question. I would consult with an attorney in person.

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