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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Real Estate Law and Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: Can a cop demand to see your id(my DL is rev)bc I ran out of gas and walking?arrest you for being rev?and search my car?

I was nowhere near the vehicle! Hours later a mile and a half up the road

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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.

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Q: I was charged with maintaining and dwelling I took 4 years probation and recovery court

Can a attry have me placed on community corrections or jus regular probation and take me out of the recovery court part?

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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.

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Q: Does an inmate have the right to see a judge before their scheduled court date.

He was unable to pee in their allotted time frame at court so they revoked his bond and sent him to jail.

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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.

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Q: Hi can you tell me what "withdraw PD Lay" means?
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answered on Dec 18, 2023

The public defender has abandoned you in your criminal case.

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Q: Person ODs in my truck and I had nothing to do with where the drugs come from am I in criminal trouble because they were

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

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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.

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Q: I gave a ride to a female stranger trying to be a nice guy, she did drugs before she got in my

In legal trouble because of it happened in my

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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...
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Q: Can my probation officer violate me for missing a class?
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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.

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Q: How and where do you file criminal charges on a police officer?
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answered on Dec 5, 2023

You can call internal affairs or the Chief of Police/Sheriff.

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Q: i was chraged with possion of l drug (E D Pills) i had 197 they charged me with a code 53-10-05 and 53-10-04 how bad is

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

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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.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Law and Landlord - Tenant for Tennessee on
Q: Tn laws on tenant aiming a loaded gun at Property Owner's minor Son and his Mother
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answered on Nov 27, 2023

What is your question? It sounds like either an aggravated assault or justifiable self defense.

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Q: What would make aggravated criminal trespassing a felony in TN? Everything says statute 39-14-406 is either a class A or

Class B misdemeanor but mugshot and charges say felony.

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answered on Nov 27, 2023

What counts is the arrest warrant or the indictment. That will list the actual criminal charge.

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Q: Can law enforcement question you and force you to sign an NDA about the details?
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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.

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Q: I was convicted of a felony in Texas in 2021 but I live in Tennessee. What are my hunting rights here ?
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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!

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Q: My fiancé is currently incarcerated at the Dickson County jail in Tennesse. He feels he is being discriminated against.

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

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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

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Q: Once you're put on probation do you have to notify your bail bondsmen that you were put on probation?

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.

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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.

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Q: What does it mean when the court set a case for dismissal and then sets it for Status Conference.
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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.

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Q: i was arrest for 39-13-528 offense of solicitation of a minor what are my leagle oppsons
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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.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Federal Crimes for Tennessee on
Q: Why did authorities not contact my daughter emergency contact when she was arrested then found dead?

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

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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.

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Q: Yes my son was in a car accident and he was the pasture side he's 16 years old and they're trying to charge him with und

And underage drinking can they do that

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answered on Oct 30, 2023

Yes... Hire an attorney to represent him and mitigate the damage.

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Q: What will you be charged with if you have three different charges of aggravated assault?
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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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