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How can a physical address be mentioned as being in possession of or violating laws related to controlled substances, according to TCA Section 39-17-417, when referring to a warrant?
answered on Mar 22, 2025
It is likely that the address is included to establish jurisdiction.
For a case to be brought within a certain county, the offense must have occurred within the county. Jurisdiction is one of the things that the state has to prove in the case against you. So, the address would show that... View More 
answered on Apr 28, 2024
I generally see people getting charges in these situations, but I have no way of knowing what happened in yours based on your question.
Were you arrested and booked? If so, you were charged. Were you not arrested, but you have a booking date to report? If so, you were charged. Do you... View More
I have had no previous record before
answered on Apr 1, 2024
The short answer is "not yet." Any offense that was dismissed is immediately expungable. However, convictions are different.
This conviction will be expungable five years after you complete the sentence for it, provided you meet certain requirements. You must have no... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2024
Without more facts, it is difficult to know what you are asking, so I am answering based on this assumption: A person with felony conviction was driving a car, his/her passenger had a gun on him, and there was some sort of interaction with police that resulted in the driver being charged with... View More
it was 40$ all together i had to book in and out of jail not i have court
answered on Feb 15, 2024
Walmart is pretty serious about prosecuting shoplifting. Nevertheless, the outcome depends to a certain degree on what county you are in.
In Davidson County, for example, you have a good chance of getting the case retired if (1) it is your first offense, (2) if you pay restitution, and... View More
My ex-wife has been charged with TCA 39-16-602 Misdemeanor B in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. We are scheduled to appear in court tomorrow morning. I would like to know what the potential fines or penalties are for this charge.
answered on Mar 24, 2025
In Tennessee Class B misdemeanors are punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $500.00
I recently purchased a used car as-is. Less than two hours after driving off the lot, the dashboard lit up with a check engine light and tire sensor faults. By the time I informed the dealer, the dealership was closed for the weekend. Over the past three weeks, I've returned the car to their... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2025
The Lemon Law only protects you when you purchase a new car. It does not apply to used vehicles.
answered on Apr 24, 2024
You haven't asked a question or given much information, so I have to assume some things to respond to you.
You have posted this question in "criminal law," so I am assuming that you are the victim of a crime and that you feel that the defendant has some unfair advantage... View More
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