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answered on Mar 27, 2018
I am assuming when you say "they" you are referring to the rightful owners. The answer to your question
is absolutely yes you can be charged with the theft if you unlawfully deprived the owner of their property
for any length of time. Returning the property is not a... View More 
Today I was consulted by an officer stating that my girlfriend (13) and I (18) are no longer allowed to have any form of contact. No messaging, no calling. The officer did not specify that there was a restraining order in place, he simply said I have to cease all contact with her. Can the law... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2018
The answer is YES they can. IF you were told that, then there must be a stay away order
in place. No contact means no contact. If she calls or texts you be sure to keep a record
of the transaction on your phone. You aren't liable if she violates the order by contacting you... View More
I believe the charge is Theft over 500 dollars but I am not sure because she used someone's debit card to wire herself money out of their bank for drugs. So I'm not sure what that falls under
answered on Mar 7, 2018
I would recommend you call the Sheriff's Department in the County where the warrant
originated. They should be able to tell you if there is a standard bond amount for the offense.
After surrendering, your sister might have to make an initial appearance before a magistrate... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2018
Tennessee has a conspiracy statute that would apply to all offenses not just drugs. I am attaching a copy for you.
2010 Tennessee Code
Title 39 - Criminal Offenses
Chapter 12 - General Offenses
Part 1 - Inchoate Offenses
39-12-103 - Criminal conspiracy.... View More
Earlier today I was walking around Belk with my mother and noticed a pair of earrings that I liked. I didn't even look at the price. I just took them off of the little tag they were on and put them in my ears because I didn't want to buy them and didn't want to ask my mother to buy... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2018
If u have no criminal history this does not need to be a nightmare. You
Should be eligible for a diversion or a retirement if your case is properly
Negotiated with the district attorney's office. That will leave u with a dismissal
And the opportunity to expunge your... View More
I was charged with conspiracy with intent to deliver methamphetamines I was charged with this charge due to phone calls to a young man who was them taken into custody by feds. Hired an attorney we went to court a couple of times I was getting ready to go to rehab trying to get into rehab I'm... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2018
The short answer is no. Nobody can force you to plead guilty. In federal court
The change of plea requirements are strict to protect defendants from involuntarily
Pleading guilty. Lawyers can advise you but they cannot force you to plead guilty.
I am being wrongfully accused of theft by my mother who has Alzheimers or dementia in which she had me sell her property but now claims she didn't authorize it. I have never been in trouble with the law and I have durable power of attorney over her medically and her living will and will for... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2018
Absolutely, you need an experienced criminal attorney. You are facing a felony charge and you need a lawyer to help you put forth your defense. Having no criminal history
Is a positive but it helps you most at a sentencing hearing if you are convicted.
You don't want to be... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2018
Whenever you plead guilty to an offense it is meant to be final.
However if you have compelling reasons why you want to withdraw
your guilty plea often times judges will grant your request. You
need an experienced criminal defense attorney to assist you in... View More
He had meth in his pocket and sentenced to 6 months. his release date is 2/7/18 and will be picked up by Marshalls
answered on Feb 3, 2018
I don't see a question here. If you meant to ask will he be picked up
by the U.S. Marshal when he is finished serving his six months in state custody
the answer is absolutely. He will be facing federal supervised release violations
and depending what his sentencing... View More
As a result, the person lied on was booked on a 20,000 dollar bond for aggravated assault and vandalism under 1000, but has never been arrested before.
answered on Jan 23, 2018
A simple answer would be a person could be subjected to criminal prosecution and possible civil litigation
for obstructing justice leading to a false arrest. However in the real word it won't play out like that.
The individual who was arrested will have to go through the... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2018
I believe the SOL on tampering with evidence which is a class C felony is 4 years.
Of medical treatment rendered to said child at the hospital where the doctors note came from. Keep in mind, this nurse is the girlfriend of child’s father.
answered on Jan 22, 2018
More facts are needed. If you are looking to score points in a
Custody related matter don't get overconfident. If the nurse testified
In a court hearing or submitted a sworn affidavit that is proven to be false
She could be subject to possible criminal prosecution.... View More
The kids have seen they grand mother and sister every week since i had custody . UNTILL THE MOTHER MADE A DEATH THREAT TOWARDS ME AND MY FAMILY ON KILLING AND TRYING TO FIGHT ME IN FRONT OF THE GIRLS TWICE. WE CALLED LOTS OF TIMES BUT SHE WOULD NOT ANSWER OR WAS NEGATIVE . SHE COULD CALL AT THE... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2018
I want to preface my remarks by saying I do not practice family law. I am assuming there is a custody order
in some court in Tennessee and a divorce decree if you were married to the children's mother. I can only guess
what the custody requirements are. Even if you are the... View More
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