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I was fired for tardiness even though I didn't receive any verbal warnings or write-ups, which contradicts what we were told in a staff meeting. My employer claimed I was terminated after multiple warnings and write-ups, which isn't true. I also have ADHD, and I informed my employer about... View More 
I'm involved in a tractor trailer vs. car accident case. My lawyer sent a settlement letter to the defendant's lawyer two months ago. It took 2.5 years to gather all my medical records, and there have been no initial responses from the defendant's lawyer. There were no deadlines set... View More
Can a private lender install a tracking device or a kill switch on my vehicle without my knowledge? There was no written contract or lease agreement. I was informed only after my car was turned off by the lender using such a device.
I'm seeking the most affordable way to get a divorce as I cannot afford an attorney. My situation is as follows: I have six children, none of whom are my husband's. We got married six months ago, but he moved out two weeks after the wedding. I rely on housing benefits, food stamps, and a... View More
I got married six months ago, but my husband moved out two weeks after the wedding. I am considering an annulment instead of a divorce, as I thought it might be cheaper or easier. There's no fraud or incapacity involved, and no specific cultural or religious reasons for choosing annulment over... View More
I am a felon whose citizenship rights have been restored pursuant to T.C.A. § 40-29-101 and T.C.A. § 40-29-107, including the right to vote, serve on a jury, and eligibility to possess a firearm under T.C.A. § 39-17-1307(b)(1), effective as of March 7, 2025. My charges included 2 counts of... View More
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answered on Mar 23, 2025
It is possible that your firearm disability in TN is removed. But since the conviction is not expunged, anytime you are accosted by LEOs, with a firearm, you will be at least detained if not arrested. There are also age requirements involved, and possibly some other incident in your life may... View More
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
I received a traffic citation in Chattanooga, captured by an unmanned camera, which states that "non-payment of the citation cannot adversely affect your credit score or report, driver's license, and/or automobile insurance rates." The citation was sent to my home address. Is this a... View More
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answered on Mar 23, 2025
It is not a criminal rule of road violation. It is civil and you can be sued on it.
I have a deed to a piece of land given to me by my mother, and I've been paying taxes on it, although I haven't been able to visit for 30 years due to my military service, which I can prove with my DD 214 documents. Recently, someone is trying to claim ownership of this land, but I have... View More
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answered on Mar 23, 2025
You have to act like you own land, not just have title. Adverse Possession is obviously a possible loss of title. Hire a competent attorney now to sue for Ejectment.
I hired a licensed and bonded contractor less than a year ago, but he did not pull the required permits as stated in our contract. He also refuses to honor the year warranty for his work despite multiple issues. There is a shower pan leak on the second floor causing damage to the first floor and... View More
I had an issue where my dogs escaped under a fence three times in two weeks before it was fixed, after my neighbor reported it each time. A PAWS official came to my house and told me I needed to sign a citation or else I would be arrested and jailed. Is it legal for them to threaten arrest for not... View More
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answered on Mar 23, 2025
Yes...Arrest or Summons is at discretion of LEO.
I am an F1 visa student in the USA and I recently applied for OPT. I received a ticket for allegedly selling beer to a minor at a gas station while helping my sister who was unwell. The buyer was 20, and the ID card scanner did not signal any issue. I have a court date in one month, and I have not... View More
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answered on Mar 21, 2025
This situation with the ticket for allegedly selling beer to a minor could potentially impact your OPT application, though the extent depends on several factors including how the case resolves. Immigration officials reviewing OPT applications do consider legal issues, but a single ticket that... View More
I was informed by the child support office that I would receive a lump sum payment owed to me. However, they later withheld the payment, citing address changes, despite receiving other mail from them. I've spoken to several representatives and lost my notes on those conversations. They now say... View More
I tampered with a water meter lock in Tennessee due to an emergency. I contacted the utility company to inform them of the situation but was told there was nothing they could do. What repercussions could I face, and what should I be aware of legally?
In Tennessee, how long can a store go back and press charges for theft if the charge is under $500? On April 22, I was arrested for an incident at Walmart involving items that were mis-scanned, totaling $242. This charge occurred before a previous charge for which I was not arrested but received a... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2025
Misdemeanors must be initiated within 1 year of the incident. Getting a Citation is irrelevant, you are still charged the same but do not go to jail immediately. I recommend that you do not self scan anymore, so go to cash register. Hire a competent attorney to represent you now. Try to get... View More
Who currently owns the assets of my deceased mother's irrevocable trust, which includes a residential property and a rental property, established in Tennessee? The trust names three qualified beneficiaries. One of them acts as the sole trustee and has taken responsibility for maintenance,... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2025
It is very possible that the Settlor's death is irrelevant to the Trust, such that the Probate Estate does not include Trust Corpus. The Trust probably continues in existence, since most irrevocable trusts are declared so they continue past the grantor's life.
I was not given any documentation or explanation regarding the distribution of funds from the foreclosure handled by my attorney. My ex-husband left 30 years ago, and the house was solely in my name after he signed a quitclaim deed. I received a check for $70,000 but was not informed about any... View More
I received $120,000 as leftover money from a foreclosure in the spring of 2024. I initially received $70,000, and was told to inquire again in six months about the remainder. Upon checking back, I learned that the remaining funds had been depleted. It appears some of the leftover, which included... View More
I have experienced several instances of height discrimination at my workplace. Initially, I was working with tables that were too tall for me, and my team lead dismissed my request for a different table by stating they were all the same. He later measured the tables and acknowledged a height... View More
I would like help with removing past convictions and addresses from Google search results. I have not taken any legal action. Can you provide guidance on how I can address this issue?
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