My son got a dui in my truck. He asked if I could pick it up. It was walking distance for me. It was denied. It cost me 250 to get out. Just to towe a few miles. What are the laws
answered on Mar 27, 2023
Yes, the Tennessee Supreme Court has actually held that a police officer must provide an individual the opportunity to make their own arrangements for their vehicle rather than inventory search the vehicle and tow it in a case called Drinkard. However, this issue only becomes relevant as far as any... Read more »
My son got a dui in my truck. He asked if I could pick it up. It was walking distance for me. It was denied. It cost me 250 to get out. Just to towe a few miles. What are the laws
answered on Mar 8, 2023
No law requires the LEO to accommodate the driver offender. If you talk the LEO in letting someone pick up car, fine, but it is not required.
I was driving in a 5 lane road and the bus was stopped on the oncoming traffic side 4 lanes over. I was looking in my mirror at a guy on my tail. I looked back down to see the bus and hit my brakes. The guy behind me came even closer so I let off and eased forward past the bus with the guy behind... Read more »
answered on Oct 20, 2022
It is up to the LEO whether to arrest you or summon you to Court. Here a Citation was issued, but he is requiring you to be booked. You must show up for the process or an Arrest Warrant for a Class A Misdemeanor will probably be issued.
answered on Oct 25, 2021
No. General Sessions is not a Court of Record such that amendments can be made orally by the DA, and the Judge annotates the Citation. You can tactfully inform the DA of the mistakes while asking for some type of Diversion or Dismissal.
But they continue to add a $29,000 manufactured home to my property taxes each year. What else can I do?
answered on Oct 26, 2020
Each County has a period where Tax Appraisals can be contested. Contact the Tax Assessor in that County and find out what the process is and when. You too late for 2020 but you can file the written contested appraisal application now.
I got charged with drug paraphernalia even though I used it to ingest my own prescription ( a cut straw)
answered on Aug 17, 2020
Even though that is a very unique way to take your prescribed medicine it would be very hard to prove that the substance you were ingesting is a prescribed medicine. Long story short I would suggest not doing this.
answered on Apr 24, 2020
A detective can travel outside his jurisdiction to interview a witness or suspect relevant to his case.
Tow company recieved fraudulent facts from property owner, did not comply with owner notifications rules nor rules set forth regarding sale
answered on Oct 18, 2019
It is doubtful you will obtain a criminal prosecution of anyone involved, although you can try as the victim. But normally your remedy is pretty much limited to suing the Towing Co. for Conversion. You may be able to do this yourself in General Sessions Court or you might hire an attorney.... Read more »
I was referring to what are Dept. vehicles with no obvious markings and regular plates.
answered on Sep 12, 2019
Absolutely. Many Law Enforcement Officers drive their own vehicles all the time, and still conduct stops and enforce laws. They may show a badge or activate their lights, or just follow you until you stop.
Church objected, so his permit was denied. Are we still at risk of that happening today if we reapply? The church is not adjacent to the store and is not touching the property line. It's roughly a quarter mile away.
answered on Jun 17, 2019
Probably- most cities have local ordinances which specify that any business selling alcohol have to be located various distances from churches or schools. ( The distance can vary- depending on whether the sale is for consumption on the premises or for "take out" - it can also vary for... Read more »
Only had one driving offince after my first dui
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