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I have been indicted on drug charges in Tennessee, and I'm concerned about how evidence was obtained. Law enforcement sent a confidential informant (CI) to my home, who recorded video and audio without a warrant. I was in my bedroom, and my children let the CI in without my knowledge. I have... View More 
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
You're right to be concerned about how the evidence was collected. In Tennessee, the legality of a confidential informant recording inside your home without a warrant depends heavily on the specific circumstances. Generally, the Fourth Amendment protects you from warrantless searches or... View More
I am a high school student in Tennessee and have become increasingly worried about the threat of school shooters and escalating violence, such as fights, at my school. I am considering regularly wearing a bulletproof vest to school as a precautionary measure. I have discussed this idea with my... View More
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answered on Mar 23, 2025
In Tennessee, civilian ownership of body armor is generally legal for non-felons. Tennessee law allows any civilian to purchase and use a bulletproof vest unless that adult has been convicted of a felony. However, there are important considerations regarding where and when it can be worn.... View More
I requested a religious exemption for vaccines for my child at a private school in Tennessee, and it was denied because it goes against their policy. The school's handbook includes guidelines for exemptions, and I've communicated with the administration about this issue. Are private... View More
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answered on Mar 23, 2025
Tennessee law does state that children may be exempt from immunization requirements when a parent files "a signed, written statement that the immunization and other preventive measures conflict with the parent's or guardian's religious tenets and practices, affirmed under the... View More
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
In Tennessee, is it legal for law enforcement to send a confidential informant (CI) into my home to record me without my knowledge? In this case, the CI was let into the home by children, not adults, and recorded asking the resident to set up a drug transaction with a source who did not reside in... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2025
Yes as the CI is not the government. Probably no 4th amendment issue there, but every case needs its facts evaluated for a motion to suppress.
I tried buying a firearm in Knoxville, TN and I was denied because of unpaid Traffic fines in the State of Georgia.
I've never had a felony and ive always been a pretty law abiding citizen. Am I being cheated out of my rights because im ignorant of the law?
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answered on Feb 1, 2025
Apparently your NCIC is bad. Hire an attorney to file the General Sessions suit against the State for denying you the purchase. But you better check on your own record carefully first and contact the respective Court Clerks in GA.
The supposed victim stated he forced himself inside and relieved himself as well. No DNA was found inside victim and he was arrested in July without any evidence. Arrested for someone saying it happened. They just now sent evidence gathered in July to lab for testing 7 months later. The law states... View More
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answered on Jan 31, 2025
Defendant needs to hire a competent attorney to defend him at trial, now. He might get convicted the way he is going, as he apparently did not have a preliminary hearing.
City Mayor refuses to allow citizens to refer to anyone by name when addressing the council at public meetings
answered on Feb 11, 2025
It could depend on how the policy is implemented and enforced, and what the underlying purpose is related to - safety, accountability, or other. Senior public officials who are familiar with the specific protocols and rules of the council would probably have strong insight into the validity of such... View More
Search warrant was issued Oct 23rd and executed Oct 25th. It was then filed twice, Oct 31st and Nov 14th. On another occasion a search was done end of May. A week later in June a arrest warrant was issued but took till Sept to arrest the person. Then in Nov is when the search warrant was filed.... View More
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answered on Dec 18, 2024
The Defendant obviously did nothing after the first SW but continue what he was doing. Filing with Court should be prompt but tardiness alone will not vitiate the SW. TN Statute protects against most errors. To suppress evidence generated by a SW requires usually showing a lack of probable... View More
The court and the executor and the executor's attorney are all denying that he is entitled Homestead. Writes, they basically are claiming like those rights. Don't exist that these are a fabrication that he does not know what he's talking about. There are no Homestead rights that a... View More
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answered on Dec 11, 2024
Marriage alone does not generate a Homestead Exemption. Hire a lawyer to search the title to determine ownership, and examine Will for a Contest. It does not sound good. Surviving Spouse needs a lawyer to claim a year's worth of support by Statute.
originally received a four year suspended sentence.served three terms 9 m 9 m12 m Towards the suspended sentence. Also during this time Was placed on Community Corrections and ended up with 492 days (16 months) CC day 4 day credits (of which I only was made aware of the exact amount after... View More
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answered on Nov 23, 2024
Do you have the sentencing orders. A Writ of Habeas Corpus is the appropriate method for her release.
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answered on Oct 21, 2024
Where is your attorney? He needs to object to the sale, which is probably to pay his and his attorney's fees. You should have already claimed a year's support and other items, but it is too late now. Obviously you do not know what to do. Hire a competent TN attorney now.
But the father has has lost parental rights in two occasions 2009 and 2011 from his still married wife but one of those children he knew wasn't his but the state took them all 4 but when I found out my sister was dead the police made me leave her with neighbor but because I wouldn't give... View More
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answered on Oct 6, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister and the difficulties you're facing right now. It sounds like you're going through an incredibly stressful and complex situation, especially with the care of your niece and the complications surrounding your mother's and... View More
I'm just curious what TN Const art IX § 3 means.
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answered on Oct 2, 2024
Understanding Tennessee Constitution Article IX, Section 3 is key to knowing how your state’s legislative districts are created. This section sets the guidelines for dividing Tennessee into areas that elect representatives to the General Assembly. The goal is to ensure that each district has a... View More
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answered on Sep 16, 2024
It will be enforced unless a timely motion is made to that Court.
G.E. Doesn’t that make the Administrative Clerk an extension of the prosecutor? Wouldn’t that be a conflict of interest?
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answered on Sep 15, 2024
While it might seem like a conflict of interest, the roles are designed to remain separate. Checks and balances exist within the legal system to prevent clerks from overstepping their boundaries. If you believe there is an inappropriate overlap in someone's role, you may want to consult legal... View More
Is this a legal search and seizure? Affadavit of complaint: "Passenger had two packs of cigarettes in her hand gripping them tightly. I asked passenger if they were just cigarettes to which she stated they were. Inside....."
thank you for your attention in this matter of grave... View More
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answered on Sep 13, 2024
That will probably be found to constitute a justifiable search for the officer's safety.
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answered on Sep 12, 2024
Yes, a homeowner can sue you for poor work even after the warranty period has expired, depending on the circumstances. If the work was done negligently or did not meet the standards agreed upon in the contract, the homeowner might still have grounds to file a lawsuit. The key issue is whether there... View More
When he was n hospital while being guarded,his oxygen was shut off for 12 hours. I have a witness to the beating, he had black eyes. It's been 3 years I want justice for him and the ones rhat dies before and after him. Is there anything I can do? I think it is murder plz help
answered on Sep 8, 2024
There are attorneys who concentrate their practice on cases such as these. Use the Justia search tool to find an attorney. https://www.justia.com/lawyers
They usually do urine tests do they have to have a judge sign off to get blood or have a Warrant?
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answered on Aug 19, 2024
If you are on probation then there is no need for a warrant.
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