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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: My wife was on parole is was released from it on Aug 9th even though she still had restitution to pay

Even though she had left over restitution they told her they closed her file and that the restitution was no longer being tracked by the parole office. Is she through or off of parole if she is done does she still have to pay the restitution

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Cayley Turrin
answered on Aug 11, 2022

That is a question for her parole office.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: I go to court for a vop I lost my job two days ago and now I can't afford my lawyer I live in Lenoir city tn help

My court date is the 27th I need help

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Cayley Turrin
answered on Jul 28, 2022

You can ask the Judge to let you fill out an affidavit for a public defender.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Domestic Violence and Libel & Slander for Tennessee on
Q: My ex filed a bogus temporary protective order for “stalking” however I haven’t been served, will it just fall off?

She took our child and moved out of state for another guy. In desperate need of wanting a single bit of information or form of contact, I reached out to her family members, friends, and I emailed her as well. Yes we have exchanged mean argumentative emails however I just wanted to know the... View More

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Cayley Turrin
answered on Jul 28, 2022

It won't fall off I highly suggest handling it.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: can following someone on say snapchat is that a violation? Absolutely no messages
Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Jul 28, 2022

I highly suggest not doing it.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: If it's your 2nd violation of state probation in TN your on a 3 yr sentence and it's been 4 yrs what can happen

Is there a statue of limitation to someone that hasn't been in any trouble

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Jul 28, 2022

You need to talk to a lawyer as soon as possible you could be looking at serving your full sentence.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: What happens for a 2nd offense shoplifting charge? Will I automatically go to jail?

The first offense happened 3 years ago. I was banned from the property for a year. I got a diversion when that incident happened & didn’t get into any more trouble until sometime last week when the 2nd offense happened. What the worse that can happen? What are some of my possible options??

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Jul 14, 2022

The best thing to do is to hire an attorney to get you the best possible deal.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: I'm passed the point of a public defender at this point I'm in dire need of help with court next month no funds for 2 wk

I've already plead not guilty and it's to late to get a public defender I won't have funds for at least 2 weeks and court is the beginning of next month I'm desperately needing help or help getting another reset

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Jun 28, 2022

You need to talk to various attorneys about representation.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Tennessee on
Q: Can Implied Consent be expunged from my record in Tennessee? The DUI was dismissed. I have no fees or other charges.

It's been over 5 years since. I have no other court fees to pay and no other charges. The DA in Wilson County, Tn told me the Implied Consent charge couldn't be dismissed. After she done rigorous research on the topic, which took 3 days, she couldn't find the answer of why it... View More

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Jun 23, 2022

It can not be but the DA can put an order in that it can not be considered a misdemeanor and used against you.

3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: Can the TDOC change a concurrent sentence to a consecutive sentence in seperate drug charges?
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Jun 27, 2022

There is a chance that if the person was on bond for the new offense they will automatically change it to consecutive.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: My wife was given a ticket for shop lifting the amount was $40.12.

she is deaf in one hear and while at the self check out she confused the beeps from her register from another due to her hearing issue, also she had forgotten to scan one item. she went to throw hangers away from some clothes and assumed she had already scanned it. when she was pulled aside she... View More

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Jun 7, 2022

She can tell her story and it is going to be up to the DA how they view her story.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: What does it mean when an investigator tells you the police report is being placed inactive on a domestic assault charge
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Cayley Turrin
answered on May 26, 2022

It most likely means that they are not pursuing the case.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: Steals $300 worth of merchandise from Walmart it’s been 2 months was an associate they have me on camera stealing the

stuff what happens next it’s been over 2 months?

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on May 24, 2022

The statute of limitations has not run yet so there is still a chance you can be charged.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: Does the state have to issue a new subpoena for each new court date

Case has been reset five times only one subpoena issued is this legal?

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on May 18, 2022

Depends on a variety of things but if it is requested it should be sent out each time.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: My probation expiration date was today but PO said he had 10 days to file expiration order

What does expiration order mean? Am I off probation?

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on May 18, 2022

I believe an expiration order from what he means is a letter saying you are off probation.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: Is it not a conflict of interest that the judge and prosecutor of any given court are both employed by the same entity?

It is alleged that I, a United States citizen, have the right to a fair trial. How is it possible to have a fair trial when the judge and prosecutor work for the same entity? This is, by definition, a conflict of interest, correct? Due to the inability for the court to provide me a fair trial, how... View More

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on May 18, 2022

It is not a conflict of interest. They are also not working for the same entity and both have different governing bodies.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and Federal Crimes for Tennessee on
Q: My daughter's mom burned her social security card in a fire on purpose. Is that a federal offense? My daughter is 19

She admitted to it in child support court and the judge said it was a federal offense..

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on May 10, 2022

I would consult with a federal attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and White Collar Crime for Tennessee on
Q: Can the law brake in your door on a arrest warrant and cut your home security cameras off and are they allowed to take

Take your phone out of your hand on a traffic stop and say we don't need anyone else here

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on May 10, 2022

Without knowing more I can not say if it is legal or not.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Internet Law and White Collar Crime for Tennessee on
Q: Have someone threatening to post nude photos to my family and friends if I don’t get them a 500 dollar Amazon gift card?

What can I do?

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on May 10, 2022

I would call the police and let them know.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Tennessee on
Q: How much would i need to obtain a lawyer for 2 inditments the first one is for driving on revoke not yielding for a car

and felony envading and the other one is poss of cocaine drug paraphernalia and attempted tampering with evidence

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on May 10, 2022

You have two felonies for sure. You should hire an attorney for your case.

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