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Q: Can a DUI be expunged
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answered on May 18, 2021

A TN DUI Conviction cannot be expunged. Sometimes a good lawyer can mitigate the consequences of a bad background.

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Q: Can I get my husband released on house arrest for the 2nd dui
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answered on Apr 27, 2021

The mandatory minimum is 45 days in jail. You did not state the Sentence, but sometimes a lengthier Sentence can include in house rehabilitation, and possibly other things. Going home is not an option however. He should have thought about the Sentence when the Judge was considering it.

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Q: I got DUI. 8 years ago and I received 11/ 29. Paper. Did no finish it and had. Flat out on that do I stell owe fines or

Took care of when I felted sentence out

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answered on Apr 12, 2021

Not sure of your question. You might call the Court Clerk about the remaining fines/costs owing, especially jail costs.

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Q: I need proof of fines paid for dui
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answered on Mar 30, 2021

You get the Paid In Full Receipts from the Court Clerk wherever you were convicted of DUI. It help[s to go there in person with your Docket Numbers. Call the Court Clerk first to make sure you have the right Court. Older Convictions can take longer than recent ones.

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Q: My DUI was 26 years ago, I have just recently paid my reinstatement fees and wonder do I still need to go to DUI school?

I have been incarcerated for 24 years, and noticed the DOS states they wanted me to pay $240 reinstatement fees and go to DUI school. Just paid the $240, but I am told I may not need to go to DUI school since it was so long ago.

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answered on Mar 24, 2021

You can apply for the TNDL, but when they deny it, ask why. DUI School Certificate will probably be required, especially since DOS has already demanded it. DOS issues the license, not the Courts.

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Q: Is Tennessee allowed to revoke/suspend another states' license?

Second question: Why do I have a Tennessee DL/ ID Number if I've never lived in that state?

I received my conviction there however, this doesn't make any sense. I have paid the courts and completed all requirements for my conviction. I also paid a reinstatement fee to the state... View More

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answered on Mar 19, 2021

I am not sure of your problem. But you will have to take this up with the Department of Safety, which you apparently have just touched the surface of. Hire a competent attorney to look into this. It does not appear you will be able to do this without counsel, all needed documents and whatever... View More

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Q: Can you recieve more than one title 40 in your lifetime
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answered on Mar 8, 2021

What is your question? TCA Title 40 contains many, many Statutes. And noone "receives" it.

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Q: Can a driving with a open container charge be dropped
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answered on Mar 4, 2021

It is definitely possible. You might get Diverted. It would help if it wan an illegal stop involved. Hire an attorney as that will be on your record.

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Q: What if I got a DUI for .5 oxycodone in my system, do I still have to get the Interlock? And I'm not longer in Probation

But still have Fines to pay. I don't have a vehicle but plan to get one soon and get my license reinstated.

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answered on Feb 25, 2021

If you were convicted of DUI, usually the only way to get a TNDL until the entire Sentence is completed and paid, is to apply for the Interlock Device. If you do not have an attorney, then you might ask the Court Clerk to assist you in applying for the Judge's Order. Then you have to... View More

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Q: Can you please help me to find an attorney that will represent my dui case in Claiborne county Tennessee
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answered on Feb 22, 2021

I go to Claiborne County all the time. You can call me.

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Q: My husband was arrested on feb13 for dui..sheriff took him for blood draw. I bonded him out on 14th. Yes he had

Heroin in his system.Came to our home and arrested him on. Feb 18 for a drug charge. Why did they rearrest him? He had no drugs in car or on his person on dui arrest. Can they file a warrant for what was in his blood?

Shanone Emmack
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answered on Feb 20, 2021

No they cannot arrest him for a drug charge because he had drugs in his system. He had to be in possession of them. There must be more to it. I recommend you call the clerk's office and get a copy of the affidavit of complaint and see what it says. I also recommend you hire an attorney to... View More

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Q: My last dui was 28 years ago and I need a license in Tennessee what will I have to do to get one?
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answered on Dec 15, 2020

Hopefully it was reported to DOS that you completed all sentencing requirements. However the DOS will probably want at least a driver's test and a reinstatement fee. If proof of the sentencing completion is required, you will have to go the Court in which you were convicted to get... View More

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Q: Why would a police officer let someone go if they believe their dui and they fail the field sobriety test
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answered on Nov 16, 2020

There may be many reasons. I doubt that you know what exactly occurred. Ask again if you know the facts.

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Q: My son's probation for DUI is up on Nov.15.He has not done his 48 hours of public service. What is likely to happen?
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answered on Nov 9, 2020

He could be found in violation of probation. At the least he will not be eligible for TNDL reinstatement. He needs to contact whoever he is supposed to see about the service, and get it over with.

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Q: Can u be arrstd4Dui when not in the vehicle? But tryn2get help4tryn2 kill their self got scared &went2the CCDC4help?

He got scared changed his mind he was off his mental meds cop tlkd2 him ask wat doing he was tryn2tellem when was told hands behind his back4a patdown4 thier safety cop cuffs him then 3-4all was assultin him@same time he's cuffed then in the garage it's on video slammed his face/head n2a... View More

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answered on Oct 13, 2020

Yes, it happens alot. The LEO needs some evidence that the suspect was driving the vehicle earlier. Then he puts together his proof of intoxication, and he gets a Warrant for DUI. Your Friend needs a competent attorney to prepare for a thorough Preliminary Hearing.

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Q: Is there any law against faking a drugtest for probation

for me to fake a drugtest for my probation officers ???

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answered on Oct 12, 2020

Yes... a Misdemeanor.

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Q: How do I remove a commercial vehicle from my insurance? I still have title in hand because buyer has not made payments.

We had a handshake agreement for buyer(long-time friend) to pay for a commercial van. 2009 Chevy, agreement was $3500, 500/month, never paid. He was supposed to transfer plates and insurance to his name but didn't, so it is still on our commercial insurance. We do not have contact with him or... View More

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answered on Sep 18, 2020

You should be able to get DOS to issue a new title certificate in the purchaser's name. Ask your County Clerk first, then call Nashville. Once issued send a copy to your agent, and try to deliver the title to the owner. Also that is probably a lease with option to purchase transaction,... View More

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Q: According to court system and my MVR I HAVE COMPLETED ALL REQUIREMENTS REPORT STATES DL privilege Reinstated 2.19.20

Ppl at dmv will not allow me to take test, without interlocking device. Last conviction 9.15.11 no where it shows this is required. Judge n commissioner say I’m clear n go test???

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answered on Sep 3, 2020

Not sure of your problem. But you need to try to get the License at another DOS facility. Otherwise you will need a very competent, and expensive, attorney to file an administrative action. That action could take at least a year, prior to appeals. Getting a blow meter for a little while... View More

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Q: can a off duty cop that was at the same bar i was call in and have a officer stop me before i get out of the parking lot

and be charged with a dui

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answered on Aug 24, 2020

Absoultely... That is not the first time that has happened. You need to hire a competent attorney to file a Motion To Suppress for an Illegal Stop... Hopefully you drove okay.

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Q: Probation with VOP and recent dui results

My boyfriend is on probation and already has one VOP. We recently got into an accident which resulted in him recieving a DUI. We can not afford to pay his attorney to get him out of this trouble but he makes too much money to get a court appointed attourney. What can I do to help him?

Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
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answered on Aug 24, 2020

You have a constitutional right to an attorney. Petition the Judge to give you a Public Defender or appointed attorney. With what you meantioned, I would not go to court without an attorney.

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