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I’ve received a few parking tickets from the University of Tennessee. I was wondering what would happen if I don’t pay them and if there are any repercussions to not doing so.
answered on Sep 25, 2024
Parking Tickets are rarely moving violations, so do not go on your MVR. You can be sued for the money, and if the same Court that hears your Parking Tickets also has a Rule of the Road Violation before it, you will have to pay the Parking Citations prior to dealing with the other Offenses cited.
answered on Aug 30, 2024
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney, you could check with your state's DMV or recreational, boating, or public safety agencies. If you mean to enter briefly to launch a vessel from a... View More
We would prefer that the club pay taxes directly rather than having to issue K-1's to the partners.
answered on May 28, 2024
A family investing club could be structured as a C corporation or an LLC taxed as a C corporation to avoid the need to issue K-1s to partners. Here are a few key considerations:
C Corporation:
- The club would be incorporated and shares issued to the family members.
- The... View More
cannot be held individually liable for damages resulting from negligence occurring within the course and scope of this professional services contract or the performance of professional services hereunder?
answered on May 27, 2024
Tennessee does not have a statute that is directly comparable to Florida's 558.0035, which protects individual employees or agents from personal liability for negligence within the scope of their professional duties under a contract. However, Tennessee does provide certain protections for... View More
...reference to the bylaws as in subdivision (a)(1)? Aren't requirements for meetings normally in a corporation's bylaws (as opposed to the charter, which I would understand to be the articles of incorporation)? Or, if a corporation's bylaws do address requirements for demanding a... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2024
The Tennessee Condominium Act (TCA 66-27) governs condominium associations in the state. Per TCA 66-27-402, the bylaws of the association must provide for meetings of the unit owners/members. The bylaws are supposed to specify things like how meetings are called, notice requirements, quorum, voting... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2024
In Tennessee, the law regarding handguns and their possession by individuals under 21 can be complex. As an 18-year-old, you are typically allowed to possess a handgun, but there are restrictions on how and where you can carry it.
Regarding keeping a handgun in your vehicle, Tennessee law... View More
An attorney requested records from the circuit court clerk’s office in Jefferson County, TN regarding a 13 year old case involving a petition for an order of protection and subsequent granting of a restraining order by a judge. I was the petitioner. The records released to this attorney contained... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2023
In Tennessee, there are laws and regulations that govern the handling of sensitive personal information in public records, including those held by the circuit court clerk's office. Generally, these offices are expected to redact confidential information like social security and driver's... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2023
Finding work visa jobs in Tennessee involves a few key steps. First, it's important to identify employers in Tennessee who are open to hiring international workers. Websites like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Indeed can be useful for job searches, allowing you to filter job postings by location and... View More
I need to get this out of my name.. and I'm blocked on his phone, and he will not cooperate
answered on Oct 25, 2023
To remove the truck from your name due to toll ticket issues in Florida, start by contacting the Tennessee DMV and inquiring about the process to transfer ownership. You may need to complete a transfer of ownership form and follow Florida's specific requirements. Keep detailed records of your... View More
They are clearing out and blasting behind my house. They are burning trees and the ash is covering my vehicles.
answered on Oct 11, 2023
In Tennessee, property owners or companies causing nuisances to neighboring properties may be liable for damages. If ash from their activities is covering your vehicles, they could be held responsible for cleanup costs. Document the damage, keep records of any cleanup costs, and communicate your... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2023
If your daughter is experiencing mental health issues and believes that she is being targeted or controlled by external forces, it's crucial to seek professional help for her. You might consider contacting a mental health counselor, therapist, or psychiatrist who specializes in treating... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2023
there is no specific limit on the number of dental hygienists that a dentist can have under direct supervision in Tennessee. The Tennessee Board of Dentistry sets guidelines and regulations for dental practices, including supervision requirements for dental hygienists.
Direct supervision... View More
What should I do and say if I get pulled over? What If I’m the passenger?
answered on Jul 13, 2023
You do not need to announce that you are armed unless asked. You do not need to show the weapon to the officer. Doing either of the foregoing could be considered a threat to LEO. I have even refused to show the LEO my weapon when requested with no problem since it is not the LEO's... View More
My goal is to respond to a government-issued RFP to sell land for a new building site by offering the land for sale, gauge the interest of the government entity to see what they are willing to pay, then use that information to buyout the rest of the co-owners so that I can make a profit on the... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2023
I do not understand your stated strategy. However if you are a tenant in common of an one/quarter undivided interest in the real property, you can only convey what you own. Any representation that you can convey a fee to ten acres is fraud. The proposed purchaser would probably find out... View More
I asked 911. They said only 2 houses need to be changed to stay in numerical order. My neighbor said no & 911 said they want them to agree. No 666 numbers are ever assigned. Buyers say no based on the 666 address. Help. I need to have it changed to move. Is there anything I can do legally? I... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2023
Different Counties handle 911 and zoning issues differently. Hire an attorney in the applicable County to ask for the change in street address. Provide an appropriate alternate address. You may have to go before a County Commission or a Zoning Board. The County Mayor will probably be... View More
G.E. Doesn’t that make the Administrative Clerk an extension of the prosecutor? Wouldn’t that be a conflict of interest?
answered on Sep 15, 2024
While it might seem like a conflict of interest, the roles are designed to remain separate. Checks and balances exist within the legal system to prevent clerks from overstepping their boundaries. If you believe there is an inappropriate overlap in someone's role, you may want to consult legal... View More
I have a felony criminal record in Florida from 2002-2009. There are drug related felonies. I satisfied all terms of sentences in Oct. 2010. I've not been convicted of a crime since May of 2009. Is there a path in which I am able to acquire an insurance producer license in the state of... View More
answered on May 20, 2024
Contact a FL attorney about what might be done with the conviction. Then contact the appropriate Commerce & Insurance Department in Nashville for eligibility.
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answered on Mar 14, 2024
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The father of my children had filed a petition and had a court hearing which granted him emergency temporary custody of my children but the case was heard in front of a substitute judge and I did not find out about any of this information until 3 days after the court hearing was held and approved.... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2023
It will be enforced unless you request a rehearing quick. Even then you will probably have to file your response to the original petition and go to the actual hearing on the merits.
My wife recently plead guilty to some bad charges that she incurred while we were separated last year. Part of her sentence is that she has to report to a daily reporting center 4 days a week and attend drug classes for several hours a day. The issue is that she was not charged with drugs, drugs... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2023
Your opinion about the Sentence is irrelevant. Her lawyer might file a Motion To Modify The Sentence, especially after several months of this. But it sounds like she had to agree to alot of supervision to avoid incarceration. VOP could involve serving the Sentence in full.
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