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answered on Jul 9, 2024
Most criminal marijuana crimes are 1 year SOLs, but some are felonies with up to 8 year SOLs. Lying about use could net a perjury charge under a 6 year SOL.
I have paid all fines, probation cost etc
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answered on Jul 8, 2024
Hire an attorney to represent you at the VOP. You might get to end the Sentence supervised or you might get incarcerated. Having everything paid will help.
My sister also was charged hers got dropped .we are heirs on said property just don't have our names on deed yet.i parked on drive way and law said my step mom. In rehab and her daughter wants me to leave.i left haventbeen back.ive not been in the house since daddy passed 2006.ive not stolen... View More 
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answered on Jul 1, 2024
You need an attorney to determine heirship, with an Affidavit being recorded. Then the AOH is used in Court to show your right of possession. But you may not be an heir or devisee.
My L's was revoked bc I got a DUI over a year before.
No it is not a second dui or anything of that nature just driving on a revoke and no insurance
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answered on Jul 1, 2024
Hire a competent attorney now. Judge may require incarceration for the remainder of Sentence. Those charges are expensive also, so the lawyer might lower the costs.
eaving him to finish up a previous 6yr sentence. At court the judge ordered me not to have contact with him, but didnt place no contact for him. I have POA & access to his money. my daughter has had to be the middleman and let me know when she needs $ for him. His 6yr sentence ended yesterday,... View More
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answered on Jun 28, 2024
Do not sign the bond. Get his family to bond him out. Your criminal charge will be at issue soon and the judge would revoke at least his bond if not yours also. Talk to your lawyer about your case.
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answered on Jun 25, 2024
There is no law preventing the LEO's executing a Warrant with firearms drawn. That is their discretion.
Someone that lives with us has been causing problems in the house and she kept coming to my face and I just slapped her in her cheek. I did not hit her in her mouth nor scratched her. she waited a whole hour before calling the police and they put a warrant out but the girl has been evicted since... View More
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answered on Jun 24, 2024
Domestic Assault is worse than some felonies. Hire a good attorney. Do not plead guilty under any circumstances except Diversion. Try it if necessary. Do not talk about this or find victim.
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answered on Jun 24, 2024
There is no time limit. The Sheriff can hold a fugitive from justice a long time. Suspect's lawyer can hurry the process along by waiving extradition, which is almost always a mistake. Habeas Corpus can be filed also.
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
If you already paid fines then you are not charged but convicted. That was probably a mistake as you should have tried to get it Diverted, Dismissed and Expunged. Now you have a permanent drug conviction. What is your question? Why did you not get a lawyer?
It is my first assault charge . I do have a DV. No felonies. it's been around 5yrs since my last charge
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answered on Jun 20, 2024
It is very possible. Hire a competent attorney and prepare for the Preliminary Hearing. Do not talk about this to anyone.
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answered on Jun 20, 2024
Nephew needs a real TN attorney. Start calling criminal attorneys, probably in the County of the charges.
From what I know about him he has a drug addiction and committed the crime to try and get money for his addiction. Is it possible for the Judge to consider rehabilitation. He needs it.
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
With 3 Felony Charges, I doubt it. He needs rehab now, prior to going to Court. Maybe the Sentencing could be coordinated with the rehab. His rehab will probably be in jail, as he will not be able to avoid incarceration.
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answered on Jun 14, 2024
All of those requirements are statutory Rules of the Road in Tennessee. That is for the Driver not passenger.
I was sanctioned once for a failed drug test at a halfway house and now I have another failed drug test for parole for benzos will they sanction me
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answered on Jun 13, 2024
For such a second VOP I would expect you to serve most if not all of your Sentence incarcerated.
I did not know at the time that the community service would be outside picking up trash. I was burned 35% of my body and I cannot sweat evenly which caused me to have seizures when I get to hot. I can’t do the community service it’s to hot outside. I also lost my car which I can’t make it to... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2024
Yes, you can probably get the sentence changed to a period of confinement and a fine in lieu of community service if you are unable to perform community service.
In Lake county a defendant was charged with a misdemeanor and when judge was setting bail the DA interrupted and said he MIGHT want to change it to a felony later and told the judge to raise the bail. The judge then did as the DA said. Is it legal to set bail based on a crime you are NOT charged... View More
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answered on Jun 11, 2024
Judge has wide bail discretion. No ethical complaints here, but you can file one if you think it is wise and warranted.
In Tennessee
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answered on Jun 10, 2024
Sentencing judge can make you serve the Sentence partially or in full, or extend the period. Judge can also dismiss the VOP.
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answered on Jun 10, 2024
Hire a competent attorney after the arrest. Get money for a bond, and then get the attorney to possibly lower the bond. Keep your mouth shut and do not get in anymore trouble. Prepare for a rigorous Preliminary Hearing.
Arresting officer made 3 completely different statements about what he seen happen, the last one being 4 days later. Can that hold up in federal jury trial?
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answered on Jun 4, 2024
Incident Reports are inadmissible in TN Courts, but I do not know about USDC. Probably not. also. In any event, defense must cross examine and attempt to impeach the government witness like any other trial. It does not mean defendant is acquitted.
I WASNT GIVEN A WARNING OR CITIATION THEY JUST WENT OFF WORD OF MOUTH ALL OF THIS BECAUSE I TOLD HIM TO KEEP HIS 6 DOGS OUT MY YARD CHARGING AT MY GRANDKIDS AND TOLD ME HE RECORDED ME ON NEWYEARS AND WAS GONE HAVE ME PUT OUT BECAUSE BLACKS DONT BELONG OVER HERE
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answered on May 28, 2024
If no Citation was given to you or no Arrest Warrant/Indictment was executed upon you by arrest, then you are not charged with a crime. If charged, then hire a competent attorney to represent you.
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