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2 dui's and wearing ankle alcohol monitor.
answered on Aug 19, 2019
Those are misdemeanors and it is up to the Board of Ethics and the Supreme Court whether they can still practice.
This occurred in May between my unborn son father and myself. He was recently arrested! I have health issues! My sister recently passed away! I am just no longer wanting to pursue this charge against him! On a personal note I am on state probation for a situation that occurred back in 2014 I am... View More 
answered on Aug 19, 2019
Just because you are on probation does not mean the state can force you to testify. The State can subpoena you to testify and you will have to comply with that. These are very serious charges and the State may still want to pursue it even without your cooperation. You can let the State's... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2019
There are lawyers that will work with you but if you are indigent you may qualify for a Public Defenders Office appointment.
answered on Aug 19, 2019
If you meet the court's guidelines you may be able to qualify for a Public Defender and those still require a fee.
Will I get in trouble for recanting what I said about not knowing who was driving and finally admitting who the driver was?
answered on Jul 28, 2019
If you know the person that stole the car but you gave them permission to take it potentially you can get in trouble. But if you knew them and didn’t give permission to take the car then no.
Indecent exposure is not a sex offense in TN and does not require registration, if violation was in TN. If same violation is from another state they make you register
answered on Jul 28, 2019
If it is required in the state you were convicted in then it is required in Tennessee.
In a junior. Detention center. His father and I live in TN how do I get him back in tn
answered on Jul 19, 2019
He might have to finish his case in Alabama and then handle his TN case.
He needs impatient care. Should we wait until court appts attorney and talk to his attorney about inpatient care or get poa and have him committed to inpatient treatment if we bond him out. We want to help him but We don’t know the proper order to do this. His preliminary court date is July... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2019
Wait to talk to his attorney as even if he is bonded out and you commit him and he misses his court date there will be a warrant for his arrest. An attorney can get an agreement with the state to avoid this.
answered on Jul 14, 2019
Ask your attorney to file an agreed order to add time credits.
I was sentenced in Knoxville but I live in the Cleveland TN area. My probation officer is telling me I have to move back to knox county.
answered on Jul 14, 2019
It depends on the terms of your probation, what offense you are on probation for but I would contact the attorney you had on your case and consult with them.
Can guns be in a locked safe in another bldg on our property?
answered on Jul 7, 2019
The safest answer to this question is there should be no guns in the house at all even if in a safe.
answered on Jul 7, 2019
You could be required to show ID but it just depends on the circumstances surrounding the encounter.
actions warrant me to have to go in front of grand jury as a felon for criminal impersonation?f
answered on Jul 7, 2019
So a grand jury and a trial by jury are different. I would suggest talking to a local criminal attorney to dive deeper into your case.
I WAS CHARGED IN 2000
answered on Jul 3, 2019
Well if you were charged in 2000 then there is no need to be considered with statute of limitations but if you fled from the charge there could be a warrant still out for you. Consult with a local criminal attorney more about your case if that is what has happened.
answered on Jul 3, 2019
Well with that short explanation no but usually there is more to the story then just that.
He has the bail money and noon e will go get her mom out ifor I go get him and 5ake him can I get in trouble
answered on Jun 26, 2019
If the son is making the bail at 13 is the question then no I believe you have to be 21 to post someones bond.
Regarding carry in national parks and places (eg restaurants ) that display no carry signs
There was bodily harm done to the victim but no death nor any hospital stay for the victim
answered on Jun 17, 2019
There is no way to know. I would suggest participating in as many programs at the prison as possible.
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