My husband is in jail right now on a violation of probation and he has been in there since 9/11/2022 and it is 10/5/2022. His court date is Nov 16 it was tomorrow but they changed it.
answered on Oct 5, 2022
Whatever Sentence was decreed may now be served incarcerated in total or part. There is no set percentage to serve, as it is up to the Judge's discretion. Husband needs to talk to his lawyer, and have a job waiting for him when he gets out.
And what if the person who let them in does not own the residence?
answered on Oct 4, 2022
More facts would be needed. If they had an arrest warrant for someone and were otherwise let into the house then there's probably not an issue. Plus there are many exceptions to the warrant requirement regarding searches, seizures, etc. Consult counsel to determine whether any rights were violated.
I am curious what the sentencing might be in Shelby county Tennessee for two accounts of possession of a controlled substance class 2 and 4 with intent to sell manufacture or distribute hold? Also what determines whether it was with intent or not? Thank you so much for your time this is very urgent... Read more »
answered on Oct 3, 2022
Probably a minimum of 4 years. Talk to your attorney or hire one now. Those are serious Felonies which will affect you for life.
answered on Sep 30, 2022
Yes, it happens alot . Be prepared to go to Court with a current prescription as of the date of the arrest/cutation, without any pills present.
I was convicted of a felony that was lowered to a misdemeanor in January of 2019. I am eligible for expungement 5 years from completion of the sentence. I was sentenced to 11/29 suspended to time served. Does the 5 years start from the date my sentence was suspended to time served, or does it begin... Read more »
BTW she filed them at the police station bc I have had no contact with her whatsoever and she is not allowed on my property but they came looking for me at my house.
answered on Sep 26, 2022
Misdemeanors must be instituted within 1 year of the incident. Most Felonies must be initiated within various numbers of years.
answered on Sep 26, 2022
Pretty much the Court can set Trial at their discretion. Defendants can file a Motion for a Speedy Trial. Many cases take years to try, then appeals.
I read that it must be given 5 days in advance?
answered on Sep 21, 2022
You'd be wise to call the attorney that issued the subpoena and have a discussion about it.
A writ of scire facias being done for an individual to be held without bail
answered on Sep 19, 2022
Show Cause Order is not unlawful, and is used in many different cases. If you received one, be prepared to put on proof.
I have doctor's notes but not for the time of the appointment but 2 days later my family had to call an ambulance for me
answered on Sep 15, 2022
Probably a VOP. Call your Probation Officer today, or go see him. Explain what happened and be prepared to show medical records. If violated, do not plead guilty but try it.
I bite her and she made all my nails bleed because I had acrylics on but campus police couldn’t determine who started the fight so they took both of us to jail and we got charged with domestic violence this is my first offense of any kind with the police will the case get dismissed or will I... Read more »
answered on Sep 14, 2022
Those are serious charges, worse than some Felonies. Hire an attorney to get it Diverted, Dismissed and Expunged. Jail is the least of your worries if you are convicted.
It's in Tennessee
answered on Sep 14, 2022
There is no time limit. The Defendant should have considered the other Charge prior to making Bond for another Charge. Under many circumstances, he threw his money away unless he can dispose of the second Charge.
And I have to be there tomorrow it was sent by mail
answered on Sep 13, 2022
That is an Order of the Court for you to testify in Court. That means you tell the truth, which does not necessarily help the DA.
even though no drugs were found on me or in the jail but 3 other trustees failed drug screens and stated they came from me but i never even was given a drug screen myself. based on statements given by 3 trustees i was charged with 2 counts of contraband in the jail with no drugs found what so... Read more »
answered on Sep 6, 2022
Premium Amounts for Criminal Appearance Bonds through a Bond company are never paid back. Some or all of Cash Bonds can usually be ordered returned by the Court. Property Bonds need a recorded Release.
He claimed to me that his felony was overturned and I just find it odd, I’d like to know if there’s a chance that a Felony can be overturned. I also got one a few years ago for reckless aggravated assault, and I was told it could not be overturned, I know he didn’t get a diversion Because he... Read more »
answered on Sep 6, 2022
If you know what County he got in trouble, call the Criminal Court Clerk and find out. He might have had some rights restored and not others.
What can she do, if there is anything I mean she was in jail when it happened they flat stole it from her. She didnt sign it could the title be looked at by law enforcement to see the signatures dont match id like to get a answer for her quick cause she is pretty upset
answered on Sep 5, 2022
She needs to call the Sheriff and seek a criminal warrant. Have a Registration available, which may require a trip to the County Clerk. Witnesses to the theft need to be ready to testify under Subpoena.
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