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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
I believe my driver's license was unlawfully suspended. I was not given any explanation or communication from the DMV regarding the suspension. I have no recent traffic violations or tickets, and this has affected my ability to apply for a job in another state.
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answered on Feb 15, 2025
DOS (not dmv) issues TNDLs. So you have to make them happy. Contact DOS and try to get a list of things you need to fix/pay to get reinstated. A DOS Hearing would probably do you no good, and take too long. You might need a TN attorney to assist you, but most of it you do yourself. Get... View More
June 6th 2020 there was a massive fight and guards fearful off their life and under staff medical team
My husband got hit in the chest and medical attention took their time getting to him fearful of their own life. They said he died of heart attack but this is not sitting right with me .
answered on Oct 10, 2024
First, condolences for your loss. I'm afraid your past the statute of limitations, or time limit, to bring a lawsuit, as wrongful death needs to be brought within one year of the date of death. To the extent the committed fraud to cover up the cause of death, you may be able to restart the one... View More
I’ve received a few parking tickets from the University of Tennessee. I was wondering what would happen if I don’t pay them and if there are any repercussions to not doing so.
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
Parking Tickets are rarely moving violations, so do not go on your MVR. You can be sued for the money, and if the same Court that hears your Parking Tickets also has a Rule of the Road Violation before it, you will have to pay the Parking Citations prior to dealing with the other Offenses cited.
answered on Aug 30, 2024
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney, you could check with your state's DMV or recreational, boating, or public safety agencies. If you mean to enter briefly to launch a vessel from a... View More
We would prefer that the club pay taxes directly rather than having to issue K-1's to the partners.
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answered on May 28, 2024
A family investing club could be structured as a C corporation or an LLC taxed as a C corporation to avoid the need to issue K-1s to partners. Here are a few key considerations:
C Corporation:
- The club would be incorporated and shares issued to the family members.
- The... View More
cannot be held individually liable for damages resulting from negligence occurring within the course and scope of this professional services contract or the performance of professional services hereunder?
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answered on May 27, 2024
Tennessee does not have a statute that is directly comparable to Florida's 558.0035, which protects individual employees or agents from personal liability for negligence within the scope of their professional duties under a contract. However, Tennessee does provide certain protections for... View More
...reference to the bylaws as in subdivision (a)(1)? Aren't requirements for meetings normally in a corporation's bylaws (as opposed to the charter, which I would understand to be the articles of incorporation)? Or, if a corporation's bylaws do address requirements for demanding a... View More
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answered on Mar 5, 2024
The Tennessee Condominium Act (TCA 66-27) governs condominium associations in the state. Per TCA 66-27-402, the bylaws of the association must provide for meetings of the unit owners/members. The bylaws are supposed to specify things like how meetings are called, notice requirements, quorum, voting... View More
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answered on Jan 10, 2024
In Tennessee, the law regarding handguns and their possession by individuals under 21 can be complex. As an 18-year-old, you are typically allowed to possess a handgun, but there are restrictions on how and where you can carry it.
Regarding keeping a handgun in your vehicle, Tennessee law... View More
An attorney requested records from the circuit court clerk’s office in Jefferson County, TN regarding a 13 year old case involving a petition for an order of protection and subsequent granting of a restraining order by a judge. I was the petitioner. The records released to this attorney contained... View More
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answered on Dec 17, 2023
In Tennessee, there are laws and regulations that govern the handling of sensitive personal information in public records, including those held by the circuit court clerk's office. Generally, these offices are expected to redact confidential information like social security and driver's... View More
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answered on Dec 4, 2023
Finding work visa jobs in Tennessee involves a few key steps. First, it's important to identify employers in Tennessee who are open to hiring international workers. Websites like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Indeed can be useful for job searches, allowing you to filter job postings by location and... 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'm dealing with a grandparents' rights situation, and the children's mother is taking us back to court. I'm concerned about her lawyer using an old agreement I had with my wife, during which the police were called but no action was taken. Can a lawyer find out about this police... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2025
Yes and if necessary he can file a subpoena duces tecum.
I was a member of RC3, a non-profit gym, where I faced several issues including inappropriate behavior by gym staff and insufficient management response. After being banned from RC3 and another gym based on allegations of threatening behavior—which I dispute—I sought to obtain dispatch records... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
To obtain records that have been denied to you, consider filing a formal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request or your state's equivalent public records request. These written requests force officials to either provide the records or cite specific legal exemptions for denial, creating a... View More
DHS recently conducted a drug screen, and I was informed that I failed it due to suspected meth usage. At the time of the test, I was ill and taking cough syrup, which they were aware of. As a result, I was told I couldn't be around my granddaughter. I never received written results, and... 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.
I am involved in a 1964 Civil Rights lawsuit in the Federal Courts of the Middle District, and I'm trying to obtain video documentation held by the Tennessee Department of Corrections (T.D.O.C.) and CCA private prison. The video is essential for my case, and time-sensitive as I have a deadline... View More
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answered on Mar 3, 2025
Good Morning:
You don’t explain why you have a deadline of March 6th, 3925, you really need to retain a lawyer,
A request for production of documents would have gotten you the requested documents but the requests does not have to be answered in three days.
M. G. Floyd, Esquire
answered on Mar 2, 2025
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. Until a local attorney could offer guidance based on applicable local laws, what you describe does not sound unusual. Nationwide, many such facilities have counselors or other staff who have onsite residences,... View More
I live in Tennessee, and both my wife and I have DUI convictions. We have both waited past the two-year suspension period, paid our fines and court costs, and completed DUI classes. We are considering installing an interlock device on one vehicle, which is registered in only one of our names, to... View More
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answered on Mar 1, 2025
Not going to work. Monthly certification is required.
The Tennessee Open Meetings Act, also known as the Sunshine Law, requires that public policy and business be conducted openly, not in secret. The law applies to all meetings of governing bodies, including county commissions, city councils, and school boards.
Public comment periods:... View More
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answered on Oct 29, 2024
In Tennessee, when you attend a school board meeting and wish to speak during the public comment period, you are generally required to provide your name and address. This requirement stems from the Tennessee Open Meetings Act, which ensures that public meetings are transparent and that the records... View More
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