Memphis, TN asked in Contracts, Traffic Tickets and Business Law for Tennessee

Q: What can I do in this situation?

So my temp tags expired on March 3rd and on March 6th I got pulled over for expired tags. Now I'm having to book in and out of jail to get a court date all because the dealership never sent my title package out until 8 days after the registration expired. I went to the county clerk and they said told me when it was sent out. It's been 2 months since I bought the car. What can I do?

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Henry Ambrose
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Franklin, TN
  • Licensed in Tennessee

A: Tell the dealer you need a new temp tag. Take it to court with you and explain. If you can't hire a lawyer ask to have a lawyer appointed to represent you in criminal court.

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