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They dont have a stove in their trailer that they live in. And they have about 7-10 cats most of which are not fixed and all the pets have fleas and my sister is not treating them. They also have three dogs. The living situation is not good at all. My niece cannot drive yet due to the fact that my... View More 
answered on Dec 29, 2018
Unfortunately no but you can make an anonymous tip to DCS if you are very worried for her.
answered on Dec 29, 2018
You can be housed in juvenile detention for this if the Judge decides it’s appropriate.
My son was beat up on our street by a school mate once they got off the bus. He didn't require Emergency Room care but came home bloody and scraped up. My son is 11 and his school mate is either 11 or 12. Can I press charges? This same child has thrown rocks at my son in the past and... View More
Behind the bar and grabed an employee by her arm and threatened here then retreating out back door.so owner had police go to our residence and inform her know banned from all his properties and businesses.she has already came back the same day spoke to police and was caught trying to enter through... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2018
I would suggest contacting an attorney to be with you at your order of protection hearing as it sounds like she could manipulate the situation.
answered on Dec 15, 2018
You violated your probation by picking up a new charge and can expect them to try and put your sentence into effect. I would suggest hiring an attorney immediately.
answered on Dec 9, 2018
It is not wrong but you should be warned that this could lead down a bad path that could have you facing charges later.
She was 16& he was 20. All my research Ive done online showed that if the level of offense was a mitigated stat rape charge, then those were the ONLY ones that were not required to register. I have saved where this is in TN law. If the level of offense had been ruled a standard or above, then... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2018
The best advice I could give you is to hire him an attorney immediately. It is a serious charge against him and would not be best for him to represent himself.
Doing a research project. I know about the immunity/Good Semaritin laws about over dosing. What I could not find is information regarding if Somone was to overdose on Heroine, but law enforcement found and confiscated cocaine or amphetamines on said person that overdosed. Do these laws apply, or... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2018
I have represented people who have OD'd and have been charged with the drugs that were found in their possession.
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answered on Dec 9, 2018
That is not good. I would suggest hiring an attorney for her immediately so it does not affect her future.
answered on Dec 9, 2018
It all depends on when it happened. If he is just remaining silent with an interview with police then that is okay.
Is there a limit to how long someone can remain in jail waiting on extradition
answered on Dec 9, 2018
Yes there is a limit it is 90 days. Usually within the first 30 days it will be determined if they will be extradited or not.
answered on Dec 9, 2018
Those are very serious charges. If they do not have an attorney then they will need to hire one immediately.
answered on Dec 9, 2018
It is an A misdemeanor and can be punishable up to 11 months and 29 days and a fine up to $2500. I would suggest consulting with a local criminal attorney immediately.
he raped her she was asleep xxxx and threatened her before
Can my charge be overturned
answered on Nov 28, 2018
No but if it has been less than 10 days since you pled in general Sessions Court you can withdraw your plea.
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