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She does not want me to do anything, because she is afraid of her mother.
answered on Oct 18, 2017
Sorry, but you haven't provided enough information to answer accurately. It sounds like the situation is very complicated, so I strongly suggest your friend consider talking with an experienced lawyer. If she is close to age 18, she might consider asking for "emancipation" and again,... View More 
I have a friend how is in a very abusive marriage and wants to get away from him at all costs, but has nowhere to go and noone to turn to so i offered my home, here in Knoxville, to her and her child. I'm a resident of knoxville, TN, but she isn't. She was a resident of Georgia her whole... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2017
It seems to me she needs a divorce, not just an order of protection, ( and you can still get an order of protection as part of a divorce). Problem is, she must be a resident of Tennessee for at least 6 months before she can file for divorce here. If its that dangerous, she shouldn't wait 6... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2017
Only if they don't show up for the hearing in Tennessee. Now if they are in Tennessee they need to know what address the parole board is using otherwise they can miss mail and then bad things happen--it's on the person to make sure that the parole office has the right address--in fact... View More
Upon reading his affidavit it became obvious that the deputy did not take notes and that his statement was not a true reflection of events.
Had I had disclosure then I would of vigorously defended myself however I was forced into a plea bargain. How can I be exonerated of this matter.... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2017
Were you represented by counsel? Did you have a preliminary hearing? In what court did you take the plea (circuit or general sessions)? Facts matter. You should consult an attorney asap. But in all likelihood there's probably not much that can be done since you took a plea.
Im the victim, but the night it happened i had too mucb to drink and believed he had hit me but he hadnt. I got sick in bed and he was trying to get the blankets out from under me i was somewhat awake but intoxicated i fell out of bed and hit my face on a table. I got sick again and wasnt moving he... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2017
If he's been charged then he needs to get an attorney asap. An attorney can have that discussion with the prosecutor and can try to resolve the matter by way of dismissal.
He has not gone to court yet. This happened last night and we have not picked him up yet.
answered on Jan 21, 2017
No, they are now a witness in a criminal case. Moreover, the court very likely entered a "protective order," which you would be violating with any contact (including contract through a third person). You should hire a lawyer and get that person's advice. Any criminal matter is very serious.
Ok my bondsmen is telling my family I have to turn my self in on a bond but I went to my Frist court date completed the anger management i was ordered to complete and the case was thrown out of court so what do I do
answered on Jan 12, 2017
You need to find out if there is a warrant issued against you
If there is you must turn yourself in. You need to contact a local attorney before you do
But you must move now.
My husband and I got married 3/20/16. Our daughter was born on 7/5. A physical incident happened 9/25 with her present, another on 10/30. The second incident ended in her and I moving out. I got a lawyer and filed for an OOP. It was granted for one year at a hearing in general sessions court.... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2016
The order can't be overruled. You don't specify what terms are contained in the order of protection that apply to the child. If the order of protection doesn't specifically apply to the child, then he is still allowed to seek parenting time in the divorce case. I am assuming that... View More
If they show up at my house intending harm what are my rights as far as self defense?
My ex husband of almost 2 years is constantly sending me verbally abusive texts and emails. Calling me a whore, pathetic, an idiot uneducated, stupid... I can go on and on. I have all his emails and texts from at least 2013 until present to show pattern. He has also recently threatened to call... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2016
There is a statute in Tennessee that prohibits telephone harassment. Contact the phone company and tell them you wan this stopped. Also, report it to the police. You can get an order of protection in any of the threats rise to the level of an imminent threat of bodily harm. If nothing works,... View More
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