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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: If I am a nonviolent convicted felon that has completed my sentence is it unlawful for me to own multiple sd cards?

I was abiding by the law and pulled over. Blah blah asked if they could search . I obliged, knowing I was not breaking the law I saw no reason not too. Especially since they already knew my background info. They found nothing but a storage canister with micro SD cards inside . 30 total. They... Read more »

Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on Mar 30, 2023

Noting illegal about computer storage items. But you can be sure they will scrutinize all of them now. You should not have allowed a search without a warrant or an arrest. Call the Sheriff/Chief and ask for your property back. However your only recourse is to sue the Department for... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: Is it illegal for a handicap stall in a restroom to have no lock on it?

A store has a handicap stall with a broken lock, and has waited several months for the corporate office to send them a new one. While waiting for the new lock to come in, managers or employees of respective genders to each restroom have held the door shut for those that require use of the handicap... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: If I am a nonviolent convicted felon that has completed my sentence is it unlawful for me to own multiple sd cards?

I was abiding by the law and pulled over. Blah blah asked if they could search . I obliged, knowing I was not breaking the law I saw no reason not too. Especially since they already knew my background info. They found nothing but a storage canister with micro SD cards inside . 30 total. They... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Small Claims and Civil Rights for Tennessee on
Q: Can I have someone arrested during small claims court for drug use as well as theft?

Someone had borrowed two of my expensive books, upon retrieving them, she snatched them away and is now being considered as stolen property. She is a heavy meth and heroin user and everyone is protecting her from not going to jail knowing she is a heavy drug addict… her family is refusing to... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Tennessee on
Q: If I’m withholding rent money for major repairs that need done and we move out before they’re finished should we pay?

Maintenance requests have been in for 6 weeks plus with no contact or updating

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law for Tennessee on
Q: I had gone to a motel to give a friend of mine money to help him either get out of or purchase another night. Was in the

Parking lot no more than 5 min friend got into car with a lap full of things and my car was surrounded drug dog was called, hit on car. While searching car I was taken into room that was being raided strip searched and taken back outside nothing found on me took me to jail seized car wasn't... Read more »

Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on Mar 29, 2023

Hire a competent criminal attorney to represent you quickly. You will at least need a Motion To Suppress Evidence filed if indicted. At General Sessions, prepare for a Preliminary Hearing. PDs are not going to do this. This is a public forum and you have already stated too many facts.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Employment Law for Tennessee on
Q: Is my valeting car employer able to track me down to pay for damages?

I used to valet cars for work and I had a mishap that caused 6k in damages. I no longer work there but it states I am liable for half the cost of the damages, but it states it will be reduced from the paycheck. Are they able to track me down and make me pay when I no longer work there?

Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on Mar 29, 2023

If they sue you and get a judgment for money, then they may try to collect from you. Generally a Judgment is good for 10 years but might be extended in a few ways. As your present employer they can deduct from your salary in various ways. If sued, hire a TN attorney to defend you and possibly... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support for Tennessee on
Q: If I received papers for paternity in TN is there a way to sign over rights and not take a paternity test?

An ex-girlfriend and I broke up, I later saw on FB that she was pregnant, I asked her if I might be the father and she told me no. Now all of a sudden I received an administrative order for paternity in TN.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Tennessee on
Q: Can a volunteer fire department suspend or terminate a firefighter in tennessee over claims of hearsay
Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on Mar 28, 2023

That is not employment related, but organizations can govern themselves. If some organization guideline or handbook rule has been violated, then the offended member/former member can assert his rights under those rules. But Tennessee Law rarely applies, and Court action rarely interferes.

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: I received a photo speed division notice of violation in the mail from Henry TN

Am I required to actually pay this it was in such a a bad speed trap of an area and am curious as to the manned or unmanned photo citation laws here in TN thank you for your help

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law, Real Estate Law and Probate for Tennessee on
Q: Grandmother passed, no will, little assets. Home is still owed on. It's been 30 days

and no one has filled for probate. With little amount of stuff, will this even go to probate? Can the house be transfered to son with a balance still owed?

Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on Mar 27, 2023

If no Will probated, home is owned by heirs as tenants in common, subject to Deed of Trust. But if Note is not paid, foreclosure will occur. After 45 days from death, a

Small Estate Affidavit could be filed if personal property under $ 50K. If Probate is not needed, then do not file....
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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Tennessee on
Q: Purchased my home in may of 2022. Had survey done with neighbor for fence purposes. The property line goes through my ho

I have title insurance and not sure what to make of this

Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on Mar 27, 2023

Title Insurance rarely covers a bad legal description, but there are odd cases. If boundary goes through house, you have a serious problem. Suit on title covenants may be in order against grantor. Hire a competent attorney which handles real property litigation now to search both titles in... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Tennessee on
Q: If I have a year lease can land lord go up on rent even if my year not up
Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
answered on Mar 27, 2023

Whether your landlord can change the rate "mid-term" in the lease will depend on the language in the lease. If there is no provision allowing for this- then - no, the landlord shouldn't be able to change the rate during the term of the lease.

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