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answered on Feb 17, 2020
On the DUI 3rd alone it is 120 days in jail at 100%. I highly suggest you get him an attorney immediately.
Can a defendant avoid jail time if they had a bona fide disability that could not be treated in jail?
answered on Feb 12, 2020
Unfortunately none. The jails can handle about anything and will handle them.
my theft charge was a misdemeanor theft under $500 . i got arrested in walmart last night on suspicon of being drunk . they didnt give me any tests. paid $270 to get out of jail and i wont have a court date because it said i pled guily . ive paid all my fines for my previous charge and im on my... View More 
answered on Jan 25, 2020
You have technically still violated your probation and there is a chance you will go to jail because of it.
It's with two kids under eight that tested positive for methamphetamines and their hair follicle I have only misdemeanors on my record no drug charges and no felonies
answered on Jan 14, 2020
No. That charge is a B felony and diversion only goes up to a C Felony. That also carries with it a 100% sentence. You need to have an attorney by your side through every stage of your case.
answered on Jan 14, 2020
Yes. Sumner county is the toughest county in the state. You need to have an attorney by your side.
I was fired from my job at food city. I took ciggs and a phone charger. Nothing over 100 dollars. I have never been in trouble. Im i going to jail? Is this criminal?
answered on Jan 13, 2020
This is criminal and you may go to jail and have to make a bond to get out.
Or stole a truck when he came from a different county and picked me up he told me the vehicle was loaned to him and that he came to check on me bc I had no contact with him for two weeks prior to him showing up
answered on Jan 13, 2020
You can still be charged but it may be hard for them to prove.
My husband has been in Federal Custody for 2 months since he has got a capias warrant issued in Tennessee state court for not being in court due to being in Federal Custody. The Feds have agreed for him to go to rehab although they can not transport him to rehab due to the State warrant. They will... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2020
Hire an attorney in the county that the capias is out of and they can talk to the DA about lifting it.
It was alledged I continued to go into stores ( Mid America Appliances ) and charge things beyond my termination
answered on Jan 5, 2020
Not sure why you would want case law but you would need an attorney if you are facing these charges.
The bank denied my despute. What can I do?
I just found out a warrant was issued just over two years ago
answered on Dec 31, 2019
If the warrant was issued two years ago then the statute would not matter.
I have plead quilts. I stopped contacting him as soon as he returned my belongings. What can I expect in punishment? I have no other record?
answered on Dec 31, 2019
I would suggest that you hire a lawyer and they will be able to guide you better.
court and what kind of sentence we should expect
answered on Dec 31, 2019
Yes. Juvenile crime is running rampant and the state is cracking down on juvenile crime.
On bond sheet from where the judge signed an or Bond there is only one charge listed five to six hours after being released from jail officers brought forth three more charges and had it placed into the computer stating that I was arrested on all four charges there's an upcoming court date can... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2019
Yes they can do that. It seems like they did you a courtesy by not putting bonds on those new charges.
He has been incarcerated for 10 years. He was told he had to serve 12 years at 100%. However he was in jail for 2 years prior to the trial and sentencing. He was given a harsh sentence due to the drug free school zone law here in TN. We just need some help and guidance on what to do.
answered on Dec 18, 2019
All pre trial credit should be automatically counted as day for day time. I would call TDOC and see what they say.
answered on Dec 11, 2019
Well first problem is why do you even have someone else's debit card? That is a big issue in this fact situation.
They went by my house questioned my wife about picking me up after running from them.
They said I got pulled over stopped got out and talked gave a fake name then ran.
They charged me speeding,evading arrest,and criminal impersonation.
2 weeks after I was charged they... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2019
Without knowing more about the case and the State's position there is no telling you the chances. I highly suggest you hire a criminal attorney for the best chances at getting your case dismissed.
My brother was given one year at 30% and has been in jail since 4/2/2019 was sentenced on 9/30/2019 his judgment order states credited time from 4/2/2019 till 9/30/3019 but Trousdale county to wants to credit him 9/30/2019 till 12/30/2019 as his time I can’t seem to get any understanding as to... View More
Because I refused to allow him to search a house I didn't live at
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