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Hired house framer, he breached contract and quit, renegotiated for more money. He left without completing and needed repairs then obtained a lien on my property for final payment.
answered on Oct 3, 2024
Depends on a variety of factors. I would first consult with a civil attorney.
Standard 30%. The defendant also pled guilty to this understanding.
In response to a filed motion, in 2017 an order was issued stating life without parole.
In 2021 a corrected judgment was reissued showing life with parole under the 1989 Reform Act.
Currently, the TN Dept... View More 
answered on Oct 3, 2024
You need to contact an attorney to review this matter closely.
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
It will be expensive and difficult. Start with contacting the Clerk of the Court where the Case was.
I had been stopped about a prior warrant I already served time over, while being stopped and searched the officer took my phone and personal belongings and sat them in his car while waiting on NCIC to come back clean and when it did he left and never returned my property. It's been two days... View More
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answered on Oct 2, 2024
You can call the LEO and ask for your property back. Or call the chief or sheriff and complain. Ultimately you would have to sue the LEO and the County for conversion, which is not worth it. You might get a phone.
I was pulled over in Overton and arrested for violating bond conditions. A bond of $5000 was set, and paid. I should have been released. But, immediately after making the bond, the judge revoked the bond and held me. At the time, I had a capias in Sevierville, TN (which was for the original charge... View More
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answered on Sep 29, 2024
It is almost impossible to set aside a guilty plea. There are both direct and collateral attacks. Both are time sensitive, expensive and doubtful. Both you and your attorney did not know what was going on, which are not good reasons. Post Conviction Ineffective Assistance of Counsel might... View More
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answered on Sep 20, 2024
Any number of reasons. It is probably Aggravated Assault, and possibly several charges. Hire a competent attorney, keep quiet, and prepare for a rigorous Preliminary Hearing. Bond might get lowered with a Motion.
A felon in possession was officially charged and is being tried on Unlawful possession of handgun. I thought one was a misdemeanor and the other was a felony charge.
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answered on Sep 18, 2024
DA has discretion on the criminal charge. So if he chooses a misdemeanor, that is his prerogative.
The latter. Is that not a conflict of interest in the courts? Your paid attorney obligated to the courts? How can the client get a fair chance?
7 Corpus Juris Secundum 4
Presentments according to the U.C.C. are negotiable instruments. Since the presentment is issued for value, can... View More
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answered on Sep 16, 2024
Presentment is presenting a negotiable instrument for payment, not an instrument itself. Like taking a check to a bank for payment: it is either honored or not.
This is not a forum for general treatises on law. If you have a specific question, post it.
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answered on Sep 16, 2024
It will be enforced unless a timely motion is made to that Court.
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answered on Sep 13, 2024
Yes ... Hire a lawyer to represent you on how to stay out of Court and trouble. It is delicate.
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....."
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answered on Sep 13, 2024
That will probably be found to constitute a justifiable search for the officer's safety.
Do I have to turn my self in even if I was in jail on the court date?
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
Something is wrong or you do not know what is going on. Hire an attorney to go to Court and represent you. Another charge may have been made and/or there are two different Courts and charges involved. Your attorney should figure it out.
How do I challenge the decision of at fault and liability? The driver was driving twice the legal BAC limit and drugged marijuana. The Tennessee state laws in Tennessee constitutional laws Tennessee drunk driving is a strict ban on drunk drivers and the driver was in violation of Tennessee... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
You say there was a decision, who made that? Sounds like no Court involved. You will need an attorney that handles both criminal cases and torts. Your interpretation of law is incorrect. Suit may need to be filed at least for property damages (and your TNDL).
A time to hire a lawyer since I got laid off at my job I had to get a new job
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answered on Sep 10, 2024
Sounds like you are too late to hire an attorney. If trial was continued, hire one today and pay after every paycheck.
I have 2 ftas and a probation violation. How much time would I be looking it if I turn myself in after being on the run for a year and a half, as well as providing records to show I have been in rehabilitation centers this entire time?
2 charges I’m facing & its kinda confusing. The... View More
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answered on Sep 9, 2024
There is a good chance you will spend the remainder of your 11mo/ 29 day Sentence in jail.
Selling my personal information on the dark web
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answered on Sep 5, 2024
Finding a lawyer to help with a case involving defamation, identity theft, and the illegal sale of your personal information requires careful consideration. You want to look for someone experienced in handling cases related to defamation, privacy violations, and internet crimes. Start by searching... View More
There is no new charge ,so with only a sanction the person would do sanction time and get out with starting probation over
answered on Aug 29, 2024
Depends on a variety of factors. If you violated your probation it is always best to consult with an attorney.
The officer gave me a sheet and set a court date. They didn't handcuff me or take me into custody, but basically told me it was like an arrest. and they let me go home since it was the first time I did it
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answered on Aug 23, 2024
Citation is just as bad a criminal charge as an arrest warrant. Hire an attorney (not a PD) for that theft of property charge. You need it Diverted with Restitution, Dismissed then Expunged. Otherwise it hurt you for life.
Is there new laws that say if no new charge is filed on a tech for say not reporting then will u get violated or just do sanction time and restart the probation
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answered on Aug 21, 2024
Contact your lawyer as there is no actual legal term for "sanction time". VOP Hearing will determine whether you will serve the Sentence incarcerated or not.
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