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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 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 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
I am currently on unsupervised parole in Tennessee, and although I have not gotten into any legal trouble, I have missed several months of payments. I have not communicated this issue to my parole officer yet. How can I resolve these missed payments before they become a violation?
On November 16, 2023, I was pulled over in McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee, allegedly because a 911 call claimed my white vehicle was running people off the road. However, the arrest warrant stated the reason was officers allegedly witnessing me cross the double yellow line. During the stop,... View More
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answered on Mar 18, 2025
It does not sound like an illegal stop. However you will need to hire a competent attorney to file a motion to suppress evidence due to potential illegality of the stop, detention, arrest and search. I would guess they were careful with you. Get a new phone and number, and work without... View More
I have discovered that there is a warrant for theft of property. I have not received any official notification about it, but I did take items from Walmart and some packages. I have no previous charges or convictions related to theft or similar offenses. What should I do?
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answered on Mar 16, 2025
Hire a local TN attorney to take you in off the Docket. You will want to make restitution and try to get it diverted, dismissed and expunged.
I am a parent with active parental rights, but the custodial grandparent has had an active order of protection against me since 2022. I was incarcerated in 2021 for non-custodial interference and possession of drugs. Since my release in 2023, I have completed programs in two halfway houses, am now... View More
I live in Tennessee, where marijuana is illegal, but I have a Missouri medical card since I live 20 minutes from there. I was caught in Tennessee with one gram of marijuana and now they want to put me on 6 months of probation with drug testing. I have previous charges but none are drug-related. I... View More
Is it illegal for a mother to take away Zoloft prescribed to her 16-year-old child for bipolar disorder? The medication has been prescribed since last year, based on medical professionals' recommendations due to the disorder. The mother claims the medication "messed with their head"... View More
I'm currently serving my sentence in Maine for a conspiracy to commit first-degree murder from 2015 in Florida. I have no other convictions on my record before or after. I'll be released in June, and I plan to return to Tennessee, where I have lived most of my life. I'm seeking to... View More
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answered on Mar 11, 2025
No...However there are numerous weapons you can own. There are all kinds of muzzleloaders which are very effective. Contact an NRA referred attorney.
If someone in Tennessee, who is a first-time offender aged 48, is arrested for vandalism involving damages over $2,000, violating probation (details unknown), and driving fast to avoid a police stop, would they likely serve jail time?
answered on Mar 11, 2025
If you are a first time offender, you may want to discuss diversion with your criminal lawyer.
I am seeking options for an inmate's release after a third technical violation on community corrections. The inmate had a motion to suppress granted due to a lack of probable cause, which dismissed a previous charge. The latest violation occurred due to issues with home placement leading to... View More
I'm currently facing a situation in Washington County, TN, where my probation period has been repeatedly extended and restarted. Originally sentenced to a 9-year term, the judge stated that I am to complete these 9 years either on probation or in prison. The extensions have been due to various... View More
I am currently on state papers with a sentence of three years at 30% and have never had any previous violations. I recently received a citation for possession of 1.7 grams of weed and an ecstasy pill in Bartlett, TN. I was not arrested, but I had to go in for fingerprint processing. Will this... View More
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answered on Mar 5, 2025
Yes... Talk to your lawyer about the VOP. Consider rehabilitation now. Keep a good job and pay all fines/costs in full.
I recently found out that I was issued a citation for shoplifting in Tennessee that supposedly occurred in March 2024. I only became aware of the citation today and have not had any contact with law enforcement or received any communication about it since I don't live in Tennessee. Is there a... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2025
That is probably a misdemeanor citation for theft of property, but could be something else. Since the Citation was issued initiating the prosecution for a crime, it is timely unless not issued until March 1 or 2, 2025. Hire a TN attorney to turn you in off the docket, get it diverted and make... View More
I need guidance on how to get a bond set for my wife, who is facing a felony charge of possession of a Schedule 2 drug with intent to resale in Madison County, Tennessee. This is her first offense, and it was a sealed indictment, so she bypassed general sessions and went directly to circuit court,... View More
I was charged with domestic assault with no injury or harm, and there was a protection order against me. There are legal proceedings scheduled, but I have not had prior charges. This is my first offense, and I have been complying with the protection order. I haven't sought legal representation... View More
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answered on Mar 3, 2025
DA is worse than some felonies. IF an OP was in place, and you are accused of violating it, then there is a very good chance you will go to jail for at least contempt, possibly another crime. Hire a competent attorney now. Do not plead guilty to DA unless there is diversion.
I am concerned that the roles of defense attorney, prosecutor, and judge, with their primary duty being to the court, might result in a conspiracy against the defendant. I believe there are no checks and balances in place to prevent this. How is fairness ensured in such a system?
answered on Mar 9, 2025
In the courtroom, it's an adversarial system, meaning that the prosecution's aim is to prove a case, and the defense's aim is to establish doubt upon those efforts. Fairness is supposed to be maintained by each side following procedural and evidentiary rules and diligently working to... View More
I was involved in an incident where the police arrested me, and I believe there is video surveillance footage of the event. I'm due in court tomorrow, but I don't have an attorney. How can I access this surveillance footage for my defense, and what steps do I need to take to request it?
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