I have a business and property for sale, and a potential buyer backed out on the day of closing after receiving a call from my neighbor, who wanted to buy the property but made a low offer that I refused. The neighbor persuaded the buyer not to proceed by saying they wouldn't allow parking.... View More

I currently receive both SSI and SSDI benefits in Illinois. If I permanently move to Tennessee, would losing my housing or not having a secure residency affect my ability to continue receiving these benefits?

I am currently in the contingency period of a real estate contract for a new home. I recently discovered that high voltage power lines are near the property, and their ill effects were not disclosed in the contract. Only verbal information was provided, which did not cover potential health... View More

Can my wife be granted a PPO at a hearing if she believes I violated her privacy without actual proof, based on an incident where I accidentally made holes in the bathroom wall while looking for studs to move mirrors? I was on the phone with a coworker when this happened, and I put the mirrors back... View More

I'm seeking guidance regarding a situation at a halfway house for men where a lady is currently staying. A gentleman residing there reached out to me for advice. The halfway house is intended exclusively for men, and we're unsure how to address this situation. What steps should we take?

I am 17 years old and for the past couple of months, my mom and her boyfriend have isolated me. I've paid for my own phone, but they took it, along with boxing up all my belongings and clothes. I've been sleeping on the floor because they removed my bed for about a month. I believe there... View More

What lesser charges could potentially be considered in a situation involving the theft of a firearm, especially when there are no prior offenses?

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answered on Mar 29, 2025

I do not think there is a TN crime precisely dealing with theft of firearms. So you are confused about the charge. However most thefts are graded according to the value of the items stole. Under a 1K is a misdemeanor.

I left my trailer on someone else's property in Tennessee about a year ago without permission. Now, I need to use this trailer to haul firewood, but the property owner is not allowing me to remove it and has advised me to get a lawyer. What legal steps can I take to retrieve my trailer?

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answered on Mar 29, 2025

File an Action To Recover Personal Property in General Sessions Court.

I own a home built in 1992 that encroaches about 3 feet over a golf course easement. This issue has been present through several ownerships, and I've been advised by an attorney that it's not legally problematic since the house has been sold multiple times over 33 years without issue.... View More

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answered on Mar 29, 2025

You might get the owner of the golf course to agree to a joint and permanent easement to be made of record. If you are able to move your encroachment, then you might do so. Otherwise expect to sell to buyers who are not concerned with the title cloud or possibly be sued at some time in the... View More

My uncle was just pulled over in East Ridge, Tennessee, for driving without insurance. He received a ticket, and the police have indicated that the car cannot be moved and they need to find another ride. My elderly grandmother, who has a pacemaker, was with him. Are there legal reasons they... View More

I had a tenant who occupied a caboose on my property for his electronics workshop under a verbal month-to-month lease. He is now incarcerated for several felonies and is behind on rent, with utilities cut off two weeks ago. I have been in contact with his wife and daughter, but have received no... View More

I'm concerned about a mold infestation in a jail where inmates, including a family member, are experiencing health issues like sinus problems and coughing. Initially, the jail denied the presence of mold, attempted superficial fixes, and threatened discipline for complaints. I've... View More

I have been indicted for the sale and delivery of a Schedule II substance and two school zone charges, though I believe I am innocent. An informant entered my home without a warrant and recorded me without my knowledge, during which drugs were sold by someone else. Despite the dealer admitting in a... View More

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answered on Mar 28, 2025

You need to hire an attorney now. Keep calling criminal lawyers until you can find one that will accept your payment plan. In the meantime work at least one job or more. Get a new phone number, avoid the persons you have been dealing with and stay out of trouble. That will be a case for a... View More

I was fired from a temp agency on November 12, 2024, and applied for unemployment benefits within a week. I received my first unemployment check on November 23, but later they claimed I quit and now say I owe the money back. I was fired via phone call without any paperwork, though I did text a... View More

I've been unable to access funds that I converted to Bitcoin using Cash App. Despite having a verified account, Cash App is requesting re-verification to move or sell my Bitcoin. I've submitted my identification and social security number, which are legitimate, but they keep saying... View More

I am looking for a lawyer in Tennessee who practices fertility healthcare law and civil rights, and who respects our religious beliefs that God wants us to recover our missing embryos and that I should bear our own children. Over the last ten years, I have experienced hurtful and challenging... View More

I have signed three powers of attorney for each of my children using a standardized form that was notarized. One was signed several years ago, and one was more recent. I no longer feel comfortable with the person I granted this authority to. There is no specific type of power of attorney involved.... View More

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answered on Mar 27, 2025

I do not think it is possible to have three concurrent attorney in facts. In any event, all you need to do is revoke them. Tell each child the POA is revoked and send a notarized revocation to each child and any third parties that you think have been notified of the three POAs. If real... View More

I recently discovered that the last name on my birth certificate, issued in Tennessee, was changed from my mother's last name to my father's without my knowledge. I found this out while ordering a replacement birth certificate. I haven't lived in Tennessee for over 30 years and am... View More

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answered on Mar 27, 2025

Clerk & Masters usually handle these, but I suggest hiring a TN attorney to push it through. You will have to appear at the Court under oath.

I recently moved from Texas to Tennessee, where I have a valid Texas concealed carry permit. In Texas, my deferred adjudication from 1988 was regarded as a conviction applicable only under the concealed carry law. I answered yes to having a felony conviction on my application and provided an... View More

I am facing my first felony violation of probation due to failing a drug screen. The original offense was burglary, and I plan to pursue treatment before turning myself in. Given these circumstances, what should I expect during the legal process and are there steps I could take to potentially... View More

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answered on Mar 27, 2025

Hire a competent attorney to coordinate your rehab along with going to Court, on or off the docket. Then he can argue for you at the VOP Hearing when you try to mix in rehab time.