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3 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: In Sevier county Tennessee how do I get the 911 tapes and the officers video cameras from their uniforms?

If another driver has falsely accused us of being active shooters can we Sue that driver?

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answered on Jun 7, 2023

You have to file a lawsuit and demand Discovery.

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Agricultural Law and Car Accidents for Tennessee on
Q: Is it illeagal to pass a double yellow lone on county rd to overtake a farm tractor to the leftt in tennessee?

I greatly appreciate your time and any help concerning this situation. Recently i was travelling on a tn county rd with double yellow lines. I was approaching a slow moving farm tractor (travelling less than 25 mph) , i began to slow but had sufficent sight to know there were no on coming hazards,... View More

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answered on Jun 7, 2023

A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I hope you're okay after three vehicle flips. In most jurisdictions, you can't cross a double yellow line to pass. There are limited exceptions for turning into lots or streets. But that's only a... View More

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Q: I have a failure to appear on a traffic violation. I've paid the ticket & fine online will that clear the warrant?

I got the ticket when the courts were shut down bc of COVID. When they resumed I missed the court date bc I actually had COVID. I had forgotten all about it until now. So, I just want to know what the best way to clear this up. Any advice you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

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answered on May 19, 2023

No the FTA is a separate crime charge. Hire an attorney to take you to Court off the Docket and clear this up, especially since you have already pled guilty and paid the Court.

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Q: I just found out that I have a failure to appear charge from 2009. I don't know what to do now.

I called TN drivers license and they gave me a claim number

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answered on May 15, 2023

Hire an attorney to take you to Court off the Docket. Have cash ready to pay it off in full. It might get dismissed.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets and Appeals / Appellate Law for Tennessee on
Q: Can someone be arrested on a bench warrant if they were incarcerated already on their court date?

So, someone I know got a speeding violation back in 2021 that required a court appearance. However, shortly after receiving the violation, they were incarcerated and put in prison for two years. Because of this, they were unable to attend their court date. Now, the day they were supposed to be... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
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answered on May 12, 2023

I agree with attorney Avery. Part of hiring an attorney would be for the attorney to get the client's outstanding bench warrant resolved so that the holds on the defendant are lifted-----whether this means getting the defendant transferred to that court to answer the bench warrant or perhaps... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: Can a university charge for parking, including marked handicap spots? Would this not violate ADA, Nashville code?
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answered on May 24, 2023

Charges for parking occur everywhere in TN, handicapped or not.

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Q: For wreckless driving charge, what are chances of getting charge dropped or lowered, if first offense of any kind
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answered on Apr 21, 2023

Hire an attorney to represent you. Conviction will mean 6 points against your MVR, and you are only allowed 11. It is very easy to get caught again within 1 year. Speeding will usually mean less points and there are numerous possible pleas. Once you lose the TNDL, it will be bad. Some type of... View More

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Q: i am under a pre-trial for possession. i have gotten a ticket for “illegal parking “ can that violate me.

it’s my second ticket, the first one i got the day the pretrial went into affect.

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answered on Apr 21, 2023

Parking Citations are not usually Rule Of The Road Violations, but ordinance/code violations. But they can be criminal. Either ask your lawyer about them or do nothing else to get in trouble.

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Q: In Tennessee are you required to give your SSN in order to receive a traffic citation?

I had an officer demand mine for the ticket and threaten to detain me and impound my car if I didn’t give it. I’ve been driving over 30 years and this was the first time I’d ever had an officer even request it, let alone threaten to cuff me and put me in his car. Then when he gave me the... View More

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answered on Apr 19, 2023

Whether to cite or arrest you is the LEO's discretion. So if you do not cooperate, he may arrest you. The SSN is available from the Department of Safety. Hire an attorney to represent you as you have already made the cop mad.

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Q: These charges have caused serious harm to my reputation and has costed me many job opportunities. Can I fight this?

2 years ago I was followed for 15m by a cop for no reason. I was pulled over after hitting the line on the side of road. It was night and I couldn’t tell it was a cop. Him following me for that amount of time was making me nervous so every turn I took he took and as I looked in my rear view to... View More

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answered on Apr 19, 2023

Go to the Court Clerk and get a copy of the Citation. If dismissed, then it can be expunged. If a conviction, only a few crimes can be expunged. Most convictions are permanent on your record. Take the Citation to an attorney for his opinion.

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Q: Do you have to pay a citation received from an unmanned speed camera in Tennessee?
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answered on Apr 19, 2023

It is not a crime. No points can be added to your MVR. But you can be sued for the debt.

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Q: I forgot to pay a fine and court cost how do I resolve this?

It was for a minor traffic violation in Kentucky

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answered on Apr 10, 2023

You will need to contact a KY attorney, possibly here on Justia.

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: I got pulled over mid Jan for driving on revoke an the police officer that pulled me over ask me snitch an he let me go

I told him yes an he let me drive off an continue driving until he pulled me over Feb 6 an charged me with driving on revoked again. I'm currently pulling my jail sentence for the Feb 6 revocation. They came today an said I have court for the driving on revoked from Jan because I was unable to... View More

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answered on Mar 11, 2023

It is not legal for law enforcement to coerce or threaten someone to provide information or act as an informant in exchange for leniency in their own criminal case. This is a violation of the individual's rights and can lead to further legal consequences for the officer.

If you were...
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Q: If I was driving my car with an antique tag to the parts house for parts, would that not be a legit and excusable reason
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answered on Mar 8, 2023

Excuse for what?

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Q: I was pull over in Johnson city tn and he guessed on how fast I was going he didn't radar me ,will that stand in court..
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answered on Mar 6, 2023

LEO's estimate by "pacing" all the time. You can question him in Court, but it is best to try to get some kind of diversion, leading to dismissal.

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Q: Can you win a case if the officer didn’t explain the reason for the stop, but he asking for my ID without him explaining

I was stopped by a police officer told me to give him my ID then I replied, asked the police officer what was the reason for my stop but he insisting that I give him my ID, but I asked him again what was the reason why I was stopped. I reply that I’m not refusing to give him my ID but wanna know... View More

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answered on Feb 6, 2023

You could move to suppress the evidence but it does not seem to justify the expense and trouble. Might be better to hire an attorney just to work it out at Court.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: Help! I have a misdemeanor charge for theft under 1,000 along with my husband who also has a traffic ticket case too.

I missed my court date by oversleeping and now I’m scared. My husband has to pay $650 for restitution and the problem is over but we missed showing up and I don’t know what to do. My husband will be paid tomorrow morning and we plan to pay the restitution but I don’t want to go to jail or do... View More

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answered on Feb 9, 2023

You need to hire an attorney to talk with the State about lifting the fta warrant.

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Q: I got a ticket back in 2020 for speeding, I was just curious when it comes off my record or if points fall off?

I plead guilty because at the time they didn’t offer traffic school, and it’s been 3 years later and it still shows on my record. I’m an electrician and didn’t know when they would fall off my license that way I can drive a company vehicle.

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answered on Jan 25, 2023

It should not be on your MVR for the DOS which is for the last 12 months. But it is still a conviction which will be on your NCIC check forever.

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Q: I got a ticket recently going 78 in a 55, and wasn’t asked for insurance or registration.

I wasn’t asked for my registration or insurance and I just moved from Illinois and I have to appear in court, feb 3rd what should I do, and can I get the ticket dismissed if I didn’t get asked for insurance or registration?

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answered on Jan 20, 2023

No, but go to Court with cash. There may be some Diversion available from the Judge, or even a reduced speed violation, as that 23 over will add points at least to a TNDL.

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Q: I asked a few days ago about 2 speeding tickets I got. One going 37 over and 1 40 over.

Is it better to just pay them online? I had points on my record prior to this so it will probably end up getting suspended anyway. So don’t know if I should even go to court or just pay online

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answered on Jan 13, 2023

Absolutely hire an attorney to represent you on both Citations. Once the TNDL is Suspended, you will be going to jail all the time. Do not pay by mail as it will be an irreversible mistake.

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