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I was nowhere near the vehicle! Hours later a mile and a half up the road
answered on Dec 18, 2023
You could file a Motion To Suppress Evidence, but if LEO had any plausible reason to think you were driving, it will be denied.
Can a attry have me placed on community corrections or jus regular probation and take me out of the recovery court part?
answered on Dec 18, 2023
Your attorney can move the Court to modify your Sentence. But you could also serve it incarcerated. Talk to your attorney or hire one.
He was unable to pee in their allotted time frame at court so they revoked his bond and sent him to jail.
answered on Dec 18, 2023
No. Inmate needs to talk to his lawyer. When ordered to give a urinalysis while on probation or certain bond conditions, you must comply.
answered on Dec 18, 2023
The public defender has abandoned you in your criminal case.
In my truck? I heard that I was responsible for what happens in my truck because I am the owner and should know who I let in it. I took them to the ER.for help
answered on Dec 12, 2023
You can be charged with several Felonies. Apparently you have not been charged yet, but if passenger dies, expect to be arrested.
In legal trouble because of it happened in my
answered on Dec 12, 2023
What is your question? Many people get charged with drug felonies because some passenger put drugs in the car and informed LEOs. You had least had constructive possession. Hopefully a bad stop.
Hire a competent TN attorney to represent you. Prepare for a Preliminary Hearing but expect... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2023
If the class is part of your Probation, then yes, VOP is likely. You might want to go to the class as soon as possible.
answered on Dec 5, 2023
You can call internal affairs or the Chief of Police/Sheriff.
anyone can buy the pill online so I thought it was legal, I give them to friends and co-workers that have the same problem. yes some of them give me money to keep buying them since they don't trust the sight I get them from so how serious is this do I need a lawyer? even tho the police said... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2023
It is -104 and -105. Class C Misdemeanor (30 days maximum). Legend Drugs require a prescription to possess, and a license to sell. Hire an attorney to get it diverted, dismissed and expunged. Otherwise a conviction will hurt you for life. And stop selling them.
answered on Nov 27, 2023
What is your question? It sounds like either an aggravated assault or justifiable self defense.
Class B misdemeanor but mugshot and charges say felony.
answered on Nov 27, 2023
What counts is the arrest warrant or the indictment. That will list the actual criminal charge.
answered on Nov 24, 2023
LEOs cannot force you to sign anything. But talk to your lawyer as it may be in your best interests.
answered on Nov 16, 2023
You can hunt in Tennessee with a cross bow or muzzleloader, which are non-firearms. Of course you need a hunting license. Good Luck!
He has a medical necessity to be on a bottom bunk due to him having seizures but has been denied a bottom bunk. He's told there aren't any available. There was a new inmate who came in and was given a bottom bunk. We were in the process of getting his health situated when he was taken... View More
answered on Nov 12, 2023
In Tennessee, if your fiancé feels he is being discriminated against in jail due to not being accommodated for his medical condition, there are steps you can take. First, document all instances of his seizures and requests for a bottom bunk, including dates and any responses from jail staff.... View More
I wasn't told if they already know but I still call them to check in and they act like they don't know. N I get put on hold everytime I tell them its me and they put me down as checked in.
answered on Nov 10, 2023
The appearance bond guarantees your being at Court or jail on certain dates. You can tell the bondsman what the Court ordered but what counts is showing up at Court when the Docket says you are supposed to. A bondsman could require you to report your case's status, but it would be unusual.
answered on Nov 1, 2023
I doubt that you actually know what happened in Court. Ask your attorney what is going on. Judge may have reconsidered his dismissal and decided to try it in the future.
answered on Nov 1, 2023
Hire a criminal defense attorney. Stop talking about this charge, and it is probably time for a new phone and computer.
I would also like to know why they didn't have her evaluated when she asked to be evaluated? Why is she dead now? I can't get answers from anyone.. she was 22 years old she called for help that she was in danger and scared. They found her on the barge on the 21 of October please help me... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2023
You are going to have to hire an attorney and an investigator in TN. Sorry but no other response is appropriate. Start here on Justia.
And underage drinking can they do that
answered on Oct 30, 2023
Yes... Hire an attorney to represent him and mitigate the damage.
answered on Oct 30, 2023
Possibly 3 Class C Felonies. Attempted Murder and Assault or other possibilities. It is up to the DA what he gets Warrants and Indictments for.
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