Asked in Criminal Law and Animal / Dog Law for Tennessee

Q: Does a 30 suspended jail sentence stay in your permanent record?

1 Lawyer Answer
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Cleveland, TN
  • Licensed in Tennessee

A: You can't make a determination simply on those facts. If it is pre-trial diversion, because the individual didn't have a prior record, then they probably have the capability to apply to have it expunged at the end which would take it off the record. If it was not a pre-trial diversion situation, i.e., there have been prior convictions, then it is possible that it could go down on the record forever if it was a conviction or plea of guilty. You really need to consult with an individual attorney in the area to get an exact answer.

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