Ask a Question

Get free answers to your Uncategorized legal questions from lawyers in your area.

Lawyers, increase your visibility by answering questions and getting points. Answer Questions
Tennessee Uncategorized Questions & Answers
1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: I got caught doing the dirty with my girlfriend in a national park. He told us we could go. Can they still charge me?
Anthony M. Avery
PREMIUM
Anthony M. Avery pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Oct 8, 2019

Probably yes since most Statute of Limitations are 1 year or more from the incident to initiate the charges. The exact SOL depends on the charge.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: I have a car titled and registered in my name. Someone else has the bill of sale. Who legally owns the car?
Anthony M. Avery
PREMIUM
Anthony M. Avery pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Aug 28, 2019

You have not disclosed enough information. Is the seller the same person who transferred title? And where is the vehicle? Your title may be fraudulent, so you may wish to call DOS about its status. The bill of sale may not have been actually consummated, especially if you have the vehicle... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: Do I have a law suit against him, I was hoping for the best he would fix it but no luck I cannot afford
Bennett James Wills
Bennett James Wills
answered on Aug 19, 2019

Need more info. There's no question or facts posted here.

View More Answers

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: I'm disabled and me and my girlfriend moved in a place together landlord knows can she make me leave i didn't sign lease

I pay water, cable phone bills most household supply i keep house clean not that she would but she gets mad thats first thing she says is get out your not on lease

Anthony M. Avery
PREMIUM
Anthony M. Avery pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Aug 12, 2019

The landlord/owner can file a Detainer Warrant against you whether you signed a Lease or not. But it must be first filed, served or posted, and then the Court gives a Judgment for Possession.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: What if the information the department of safety gives you to reinstate your license in tn is innacurate ?

Dept of safety came up with 3 Past offences all dated in the 90s. The info is wrong. Like the phone number doesn't exist,the county is wrong,the ticket number isn't right. I've called around and tried to get it straightened out but no one can find the tickets the dmv have on their file.

Anthony M. Avery
PREMIUM
Anthony M. Avery pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Aug 12, 2019

You probably need to request an Administrative Hearing before a Department of Safety Hearing Officer. Hopefully it is not too late, and you will need an attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: Can your health insurance license be revoked or suspended if you are fired from a company?
Anthony M. Avery
PREMIUM
Anthony M. Avery pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Aug 9, 2019

Just because of a job dismissal licenses are not revoked. But if someone makes a complaint to the Regulatory Board about the reasons for the firing, then the Board/Issuing Agency may act upon the Licensee for those reasons.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: I have a question concerning how to get money overseas.

Is there more than one way to get money to somebody from their bank, over seas who is not a citizen of that country? I was told that the only way they could do it was to go thru somebody else's account and that person had to send it to them from their account. I think its a scam, am I right?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 4, 2019

You could be. It's probably best to stick with the mainstream methods through reputable banks. But no matter who handles it, the process is always susceptible to threat. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: If you are called and summoned to court but you never got paper work or signed anything for the summons.

It wasn’t your case can they arrest you. Or have a warrant for your arrest?

Anthony M. Avery
PREMIUM
Anthony M. Avery pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jul 25, 2019

If it was a criminal manner, then an Arrest Warrant can issue which is executed by arrest, or an Indictment which is also executed by arrest. If it is a civil manner, either a Default Judgment against you can be entered, or if you are a witness, a possible contempt citation could occur.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: If I move in with my 17 year old bf turning 18 in March and with his mom when I turn 18 would I get arrested
Anthony M. Avery
PREMIUM
Anthony M. Avery pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jul 1, 2019

Possibly as you are committing Statutory Rape.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: Can I move in with my 17 year old bf who is gonna be turning 18 next year in march and with his mom when I turn 18

His mom says she would take care of me

Paul E. Tennison
Paul E. Tennison
answered on Jul 1, 2019

You should be able to legally. Once you turn 18, you are no longer a child under Tennessee law and may choose where you wish to live.

If you have a good relationship with your parents/guardians you should be careful in how you go about this to preserve that relationship if possible. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: can my mom report the car "stolen" if my name is also on the car insurance?

My mom and I got into a petty argument and she threaten to call the police and report the car stolen if I take it, but I need it to go to work.

Anthony M. Avery
PREMIUM
Anthony M. Avery pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jun 25, 2019

If she is the Owner, and you take it without her permission, that is Theft of Property, or at least a Joy Ride. The Insurance is irrelevant to ownership.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: Officers came to my boyfriend's house and asked me if there were any wanted felons in the home My boyfriend was on VOP

I told the officers no one but they had found him behind the home and said they would take an indictment out on me for falsifying info and harboring a fugitive Can they do that?

Bennett James Wills
Bennett James Wills
answered on Jun 24, 2019

Short answer is yes. They may charge you. However, that does not mean that you wouldn't have a successful defense. If you are charged with a crime, consult with a criminal defense attorney asap.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: My father passed away on 4-29-2019 and was renting a home and was wondering about my rights as next of kin.

I'm not wanting to take anything away from anybody if they are owed it but also this situation is hard enough as it is and I kinda feel like I'm being taken advantage of as well. I had his possessions removed, house cleaned and even mowed the yard for them as well (they didnt ask at the... View More

Anthony M. Avery
PREMIUM
Anthony M. Avery pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on May 13, 2019

As a Next Of Kin, you and the others can demand the return of the Security Deposit. If not paid over, then you can sue as the Next of Kin of the Decedent Tenant. You are not liable for his debts.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: He was deemed mental defect to TN NCIS when he was committed. No court case. Now wants to get a gun, how to clear record

He was having what turned out to be panic attacks. He wants to carry gun for his job. Was turned down for permit due to mental defect label,

McFarland Hospital in Lebanon. He did not go to court to be labeled mental defect. He is years past the 3 yr waiting period. How do we go about... View More

Anthony M. Avery
PREMIUM
Anthony M. Avery pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Apr 18, 2019

He must file an action where the District Attorney General defends the State's position. It will be difficult but if he does nothing (and within a short period from the NCIS Denial), this will haunt him for the rest of his life. He may not be prohibited from having a firearm but cannot pass... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: Is there any way that I can get a pro bono lawyer somewhere
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 16, 2019

Contact the Tennessee Bar Association.

Tim Akpinar

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: I have a citation for marijuana no badge I'd, no officer signature, wrong address. Can this be thrown out?
Anthony M. Avery
PREMIUM
Anthony M. Avery pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Apr 5, 2019

You can make a Motion to Dismiss for the Citation not having certain statutory and due process requirements. However the Court can grant it and have you stand there while the Officer swears out a proper Arrest Warrant, which is then executed upon you. Hire a competent attorney to get some type of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: My parents passed while I was a minor.i discovered that they owned two homes .my brothers are renting the houses out .

Plus they cashed out my CD's my parents left me is there anything I can do or has it been to long .I just found this out when I went to check on my CD's. Can I make them share the rental properties with me?

Anthony M. Avery
PREMIUM
Anthony M. Avery pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Apr 1, 2019

You need to hire a competent attorney to perform Title Searches on any potential Properties you might have a titled interest in. If you are an Heir-At-Law, then you can usually force a Partition Sale in Chancery. You should also check Probate in the appropriate County to see if there was an... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: In the state of Tennessee can a police officer sit on the side of the road with his lights off
Anthony M. Avery
PREMIUM
Anthony M. Avery pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Apr 1, 2019

Yes as long as the cruiser is not crating a traffic hazard or parking in a prohibited area (which THP does often).

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: Im trying to see if there is a patent already in existence for a turn signal kit designed for atv's
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 12, 2019

Your question remains open for 5 weeks; try reposting in the Patents (Intellectual Property) section. It would have a better chance of being picked up there.

Tim Akpinar

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: If I refuse to go to court on a civil warrant what can happen after that ?
Anthony M. Avery
PREMIUM
Anthony M. Avery pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Sep 20, 2018

More than likely a Default Judgment for money will go down against you. The Judgment Creditor can then require you to go to Court to give sworn testimony where your money is, or go to jail for Contempt. Go to the Court Hearing.

Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.

The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.

Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.