We have several walls down due to mold and the floor and ceiling in some areas along with our roof in need of mending to prevent it from coming back this is costing us a lot of money and has been very unsafe for my family we would like to take action against them but are unsure of what kind of... Read more »
You can probably find a general practice attorney who will take the case. Of importance to your case will be the representations made by the seller and whether you received a warranty or bought it "as is." One of their defenses will be whether you had a property inspection or not.
I have seen numerous video's of protestors shining green lasers into the eyes of their opponents. Lasers can cause permanently blindness, especially at night. Would I be justified in using lethal force to prevent this happening to me or another person?
If at possible you do not want to be the one the raise the defense. Deadly Force is extremely serious business, just the threat can get you in trouble. Many persons would not consider a laser to be deadly, which would hurt your case. And Self Defense is not a pre trial motion to dismiss. It is... Read more »
After sentance Expired they got a court order placing me on lifetime supervision and the PO told me that it was illegal is this true
Whether the Court had Jurisdiction to increase your Sentence at the end is basically irrelevant. You need to file a Motion To Modify (or Deem Completed) your Sentence. You should have been given Notice of the State's Motion and a chance to appear. Hire a competent TN attorney and get this... Read more »
I have tried already for a year to get my lawyer's help and he has yet to help me. I am not sure what to do.
Ask the court clerks office in the county that you were in court a year ago and they should be able to help you.
If so, can you please add contact information?
It is the Public Defenders Office and you will have to qualify and be appointed them by a Judge.
Misdemeanor warrant for not showing up to court years ago.
That's a wide open question. I got rid of a warrant where a guy was in the hospital for heart surgery, when he agreed to a payment plan to pay court costs. I had a capias in criminal court in Monroe County for failure to appear, and they would not let me out of it. I heavily suggest that... Read more »
Can I be charged with abuse. Even if she don't wanna press charges
Yes.. Domestic Assault Charges are very easy to swear out by either the alleged victim or a LEO. It is a very difficult crime to defend against, and you will need a competent attorney. That Misdemeanor is worse than some Felonies. And it is the State's Case, not the victim's.
I was charged with assault with a deadly weapon like 23 years ago. It was a misdemeanor. I had no problems buying a handgun after i served my time. I bought several legally actually. So now i find out my misdemeanor is now a Class A which now prohibits me from purchasing a handgun. I fell I am... Read more »
Assault with a weapon is a Felony, then and now in TN. You need to get a copy of your Warrant/Judgment of Conviction and hire a competent attorney to tell you what you pled guilty to. Such a Misdemeanor is not a firearm disability, but the DOS /TBI may be interpreting (or knows) the conviction... Read more »
Yes... That Statute includes both Felonies and Misdemeanors.
Yes it is.
That is part of the Sentencing, precisely. It should have been argued prior to the Judge ordering the Sentence or in any plea negotiations. You might file a Motion To Modify Sentence, but I do not believe the Statutes would even allow such a modification. This would be properly argued on... Read more »
Do I still have to pay child support she will be 17 in 8/10/2020 what’s my legal opt I do have visitation rights
Hire a local family law attorney and proceed according to their suggestions.
after 30 mins of waiting on his porch after contact was broke i knocked on the door. he answered, we said a few things, not argumentative, just discussing his options return or pay. i propped my foot in the door to prevent him from closing the door and ending contact. my intentions for doing that... Read more »
Hire a competent attorney to represent you on the Assault Charge. You will need to prepare for a Preliminary Hearing. Unless there are other facts than what you have set out, I would not agree to Diversion but try it if it is not dismissed after the Prelim. Do not have any contact/communication... Read more »
Charges are said to b Agg. Assault, vandalism times 2, violation of order of protection, Arrest 2 prior times, no bond, jail does not have paperwork/warrants, circuit court only meets once a month, arrested this time on july 18th
The Defendant needs a real attorney. A written Motion To Set Bonds must be filed and argued. I suspect he has been charged again while being on Probation or out on Bond.
Unless there is a valid reason to recalculate it (i.e. missing good time, program credits) there is no point in doing so.
I called 911 to help my husband who was having a seizure. The police made me sign papers while he was dying without telling me what they were and while I was frantic and not in my right mind to sign anything due to me trying to get to the hospital to be with my husband. I feel like They are now... Read more »
Yes, I would hire an attorney to fight for you in this matter.
Is there anyway to get another chance on community corrections
The most is that your sentence be put into full effect.
Someone passed a stolen check of mine and made a purchase of over $1000 at a Tennessee Walmart in late 2001. I was not aware of this until June 2020 when I was trying to purchase a handgun and was rejected by the TBI. The information I was given is that there is a case against me in the county... Read more »
Most importantly, you need to know if it was only a charge, or a conviction. A charge is not a firearm disability although the TBI will not okay your firearm purchase from a FFL. But a conviction, and a felony at that, will be life changing. Hopefully it is only a charge, and a very good... Read more »
Was charged with theft under $1000. I had no intent on taking anything. I was Christmas shopping and the scanner must have not scanned everything like I thought. What can I do?
I would hire an attorney to fight these charges for you.
I was not read read my Miranda rights either does that fall into place in anything.Can give more details over phone.
If the alleged victim witness does not appear in Court, the Court might dismiss it or continue it. If the Case goes before the Gran Jury, an Indictment may or may not be returned. It is a class c felony. If you said something incriminating, it will be used against you unless you file a... Read more »
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