Questions Answered by Cayley Turrin
Q: I was charged with possession, drug paraphernalia & tampering with evidence after I called 911 for a drug overdose
You need to hire a local criminal attorney immediately for your case. Tampering with evidence is a felony that could be on your record for the rest of your life.
Q: If I'm locked up in Illinois and they are holding me for the state of Tennessee to come get me for extradition how
I waive that and get out and come on my own
You can not get out and come on your own if the state of tennessee is willing to come and get you. Tennessee will let Illinois know if they are willing to spend the resources to come and get you and if they can not then you can go on your own.
Q: Can a deputy accept a 3rd party hear say to an incident nobody witnessed and get warrant based on 3rd party hear say
It was a physical altercation but my injuries were never documented or written down! I wasn't even interviewed and was asked by deputy to meet in a grocery store parking lot at midnight to give a statement! This all occurred in Tennessee
You need to hire a local criminal attorney immediately to dive deeper into your case.
Q: Does drug free zones have to have a sign posted stating that it's a drug free zone? Or how does a person suppose to know
someone sold a CI sch 2 drugs and when got caught they said it was within a 1,000 feet from school drug free zone
Well one way to know is to not sell drugs but if you are going to then make sure that you are not within 1000 ft near a daycare, school or childcare facility. No signs need to be posted.
Q: PLEASE HELP AND PLEASE READ. Is there a way to find out who called dcs on me?
Someone (i actually know who it is but cant prove it) has been harassing my phone with anonymous texting apps mentioning where i live, saying dcs has been called, calling me racial slurs, Saying im poor and police wont help me, even claimed to be a dcs worker etc. Then ive had 2 dcs complaints... Read more »
No DCS reports are anonymous.
Q: i was charged with simple possession but the police didnt weght it they guessed is there away to get out of it
Just from them not weighing it most likely not but it is always best to consult with a local criminal attorney immediately.
Q: If u do not show up for the court date for the state to make u a HMO driver and u get pulled over driving
Only had one driving offince after my first dui
Failing to show up to any court appearance is not good.
Q: My 1st DUI - my 1st anything. What happens if I do not have an attorney to represent me?
I’ve never been arrested, I do not have a criminal record. I’m terrified of any of this. I no longer have an attorney.
DUIs are a very confusing and daunting field. I would suggest hiring one as there are possibilities to getting it dismissed and someone can help you through the voluminous paperwork involved.
Q: If an informant for tbi comes and i go get somethibg for thembut its no hand in hand transactionbut she is wearing a wir
What can they charge . E with the next time i pulled up her shirt and seen the wire
I would consult in person with a local criminal attorney immediately.
Q: My friend has felony charge ( violent) 13 yrs ago. Is their option of owning fire arm ever again?
10 years ago my friend was in an accident leaving him paralyzed from the chest down , but has full use of his hands and arms. He lives alone 100 % wheel chair bound and terrified of being unable to get away or protect himself if an intruder comes and and even more so the ability to protect his... Read more »
Unfortunately no there is not. This is a life long ban.
Q: What's the consequences of being a minor and getting charged with possession of a controlled substance (schedule IV)?
It is an A misdemeanor punishable up to 11 months and 29 days and a fine of $2500. You should consult with a local criminal attorney immediately.
Q: If I waa home and some guy's came to my home starts shooting at me and I retreat to get a weapon shoots back and kills 1
Of the guys father who rushes in my driveway and i told to leave but didn't reaches down with his right hand and I yell at him to stop then shoots into the vehicle and kills guys dadshould I have been charged with a homicide?
You need to consult with a local criminal attorney immediately.
Q: In Tennessee can the state (DNV) order a ignition interlock device and a SR22 without a court order
Yes they can. It sounds like you plead guilty to a DUI.
Q: In Tennessee is it legal for a police officer to post surveillance camera footage from a home security camera
In Tennessee is it legal for a police officer to post surveillance camera footage from a home security camera onto Facebook of a person that had potentially broken into a home but was not shown in the video stealing anything?
It is legal. Unfortunately it is very unfair and puts that person in a bad light that may not have done anything wrong but it is allowed.
Q: Need help in a criminal peliminary hearing so I don't get in trouble and sent back to jail like they did before to me
I'm not sure if I can properly represent myself and I don't have any money to pay for the legal fees and because my family bonded me out for $187.50 for Christmas I have to pay for one or do it myself and still possibly get my bond revocted for no reason except that it is just what the Circuit... Read more »
I would suggest consulting with a local criminal attorney immediately about your situation.
Q: hi, so this is my first time ever in trouble with the court of law and I’ve beeb charged with possession
Of paraphernalia, it was a grinder and water cap what is gonna happen to me I’m scared
I completely agree even if it is paraphernalia the court takes it very seriously and you should hire an attorney immediately.
Q: Can I be charged with child abuse or neglect simply on the bases of being high on drugs while the child is in my care
Yes you can. This would be a very serious charge and you should consult with a criminal attorney immediately if you are charged with this.
Q: How does a hmvo come back from 2010 and charge me for it now
It means that you have not been released from that status.
Q: Is Tennessee law that they have 180 days from the signing of a waiver of extrad to pick you up or dismiss the case?
Technically yes but they need to ask for permission to keep extending it by 30 days each time.
Q: What do I do a detective called wants me to come in.
May have shoplifted I have no idea what he is talking about. What do I do
Completely agree. Contact a local criminal attorney immediately to go with you.
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