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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 
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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).
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
answered on Feb 17, 2023
There is usually someone at the police department that will investigate claims.
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
answered on Feb 17, 2023
Depends on the injuries but definitely at the bare minimum assault.
.. 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
answered on Feb 15, 2023
It is always best to hire an attorney for all criminal charges.
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
answered on Feb 13, 2023
It is always worth getting an attorney for any criminal matter.
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
answered on Feb 9, 2023
He needs to hire an attorney immediately to handle this case for him.
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
answered on Feb 9, 2023
You need to hire an attorney to talk with the State about lifting the fta warrant.
answered on Jan 26, 2023
It depends on a variety of circumstances. You can have a lawyer look into it.
Registered Nurse examined child and determined there were no injuries.
answered on Jan 26, 2023
That is a very loaded question. I would consult with an attorney in person.
The lawyer knew about the person's felony. The guns were used to kill coyotes in chickens
The lawyer is the one threatening to go to police over a different gun that was a gift from someone that was not kept by the felon.bit the lawyer wants..
answered on Nov 28, 2022
Potentially. That lawyer should not be giving weapons to anyone with a felony and that felon should not be taking them.
My wife has conducted drunk driving and just did drunk driving again for the second time with my son. She got in a wreck with my child in the back seat. She also has been physically abusive to me by throwing candle holders and putting hands on me. I am in the military and I am trying to figure out... View More
He had a plea deal. The DA told him to take the deal or they would give him more time at trial.
After the plea deal they added 3 years to his sentence. He pled guilty to auto theft and got 25 years. He is housed with another inmate who got the same sentence for 2nd degree murder.
answered on Nov 17, 2022
I would ask the attorney that handled his case to look into this.
I had already been arrested and was in the cell in the jailhouse when they pulled me out and questioned me about me and my son selling drugs in which we did not but can my statement be inadmissible because I was intoxicated on drugs?
answered on Nov 17, 2022
I would hire an attorney to look into your case and this situation. It is very case specific.
Phone lines. How many calls per day in Tn can a resident in danger place?
answered on Nov 17, 2022
If you are actually in danger then as many as needed. If you are not in danger then zero.
I saved someone whos heart had stopped, they became stiff, unresponsive and blue. i got pulse back and held it until the cops and emt arrived. They mysteriously found drugs in my property, which I told them specifically that I wasnt comfortable with because i was alone and frazzled and hAd also... View More
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