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I am facing a situation in Tennessee where my driver's license has been suspended due to unpaid child support. Despite my financial hardship and lack of legal representation, the child support organization refuses to reinstate my driving privileges. I believe this action infringes on my rights... View More 
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answered on Mar 10, 2025
TNDL suspension is a statutory sanction for non payment of CS. Driving is not a right but a privilege. If you have a job and owe alot of CS, you might talk to a CH 13 Bankruptcy attorney. I have seen this cure the problem in 5 years while the the DL is conditionally reinstated.
I believe my driver's license was unlawfully suspended. I was not given any explanation or communication from the DMV regarding the suspension. I have no recent traffic violations or tickets, and this has affected my ability to apply for a job in another state.
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answered on Feb 15, 2025
DOS (not dmv) issues TNDLs. So you have to make them happy. Contact DOS and try to get a list of things you need to fix/pay to get reinstated. A DOS Hearing would probably do you no good, and take too long. You might need a TN attorney to assist you, but most of it you do yourself. Get... View More
I'm on child support. My tickets are a few years old . I recently just got released from prison. I'm a felon. And I'm mentally ill.
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answered on Jan 7, 2025
Some Courts will allow you to get rid of some fines and costs as indigent. But you will have to ask each individual Judge or their clerk to apply as indigent. All Courts will require some payments if not all. Driving is not a right. Hire a TN attorney to help but most of it is you finding... View More
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.
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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.
I got a speeding ticket in the state of TN for going supposedly 87 mph but when I pulled the bodycam and dashcam footage the radar showed 85 mph. I made a video on YT about it. I just cannot wrap my head around how this could be considered anything but extortion as I was found not guilty but still... View More
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answered on Jul 30, 2024
Apparently you were either found guilty or had it dismissed with costs. I doubt there was any other disposition.. Read the Judge's Order on the Citation. It appears that you did not know what was going on and the Judge gave you a break through a Diversion even though you tried it.
She was stopped for speeding in Jackson TN two days ago. The officer told her that she was driving with a suspended AL license of which she was unaware. Investigating, she found that AL had suspended her license because while getting a speeding ticket last year she showed the officer a picture on... View More
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answered on Jul 11, 2024
She will probably be booked, involving search, fingerprints, and mug shot. This is more convenient and cheaper than being arrested. The important thing is to take care of that DL. She needs to get all the information she can out of the issuing authority so that she has a DL and possibly get... View More
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answered on Mar 29, 2024
Consult with an attorney after you personally contact the DOS. You will probably need to do most of this yourself, but advice or representation to get paid in full receipts may be needed. There are alot of factors involved, especially completion of all Sentence requirements which you have... View More
Im wondering if I can just pay the ticket and get insurance. Or if I’ll get in more trouble if they find out I actually don’t have it.
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answered on Feb 20, 2024
If you do not have insurance at the time of the stop, then it is a crime. However sometimes you can get the charge dismissed with costs if you show up at Court with your new insurance card, registration and TNDL. It would be worth it to hire an attorney to represent you. Conviction for Lack... View More
Was pulled over and told having it here where the dealership put it was illegal and it must be taped to the rear mount.
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
In Tennessee, the placement of temporary tags, often referred to as "drive-off tags," is regulated by state law. These tags are typically issued by dealerships when you purchase a vehicle, providing a temporary registration until your permanent plates arrive. According to state... View More
My daughter was served a failure to appear in court warrant during a traffic stop and was sentenced to serve ten days in jail. She had no idea of a warrant because she paid the citation and got her driver's license reinstated.
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answered on Jan 1, 2024
In Tennessee, the statute of limitations for misdemeanors generally does not apply to the issuance or service of a warrant. Unlike some states, where charges may be dropped after a certain period if a warrant hasn't been served, Tennessee operates differently. Once a warrant has been issued,... View More
Then he cant be held as a credible witness??!! All testimonies sworn under oath are recorded right?
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answered on Dec 17, 2023
Any hearing in court should be either audio recorded and/or recorded by a court reporter. You could request a transcript of the hearing which could be used to impeach the witness at a later date. Impeaching is the fancy term for calling someone a liar in court by showing the inconsistency in their... View More
My tickets are for: 3/13/06, 3/15/06 - those 2 r for speeding. 5/04/06, 8/22/08, & 3/28/16 are for DWLS. I've never had a DUI or anything like that. Just speeding. I was told by a receptionist at a lawyers office to ask for an abstract on most of these, since they are so old. How do I go... View More
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answered on Dec 6, 2023
Each citation and/or arrest warrant must have the Sentence completed and all costs/fines paid in full. You will need to contact each Court Clerk for each misdemeanor, and get paid in full receipts from each Court. Then call the Dept. of Safety and see if there is anything else besides the... View More
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answered on Dec 4, 2023
Yes, a seatbelt violation can go against your license in Tennessee. If you are convicted of a seatbelt violation, you will be assessed two points on your driver's license. If you accumulate twelve points on your license within one year, your license will be suspended.
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I received a traffic citation in Chattanooga, captured by an unmanned camera, which states that "non-payment of the citation cannot adversely affect your credit score or report, driver's license, and/or automobile insurance rates." The citation was sent to my home address. Is this a... View More
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answered on Mar 23, 2025
It is not a criminal rule of road violation. It is civil and you can be sued on it.
I am an F1 visa student in the USA and I recently applied for OPT. I received a ticket for allegedly selling beer to a minor at a gas station while helping my sister who was unwell. The buyer was 20, and the ID card scanner did not signal any issue. I have a court date in one month, and I have not... View More
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answered on Mar 21, 2025
This situation with the ticket for allegedly selling beer to a minor could potentially impact your OPT application, though the extent depends on several factors including how the case resolves. Immigration officials reviewing OPT applications do consider legal issues, but a single ticket that... View More
If someone in Tennessee, who is a first-time offender aged 48, is arrested for vandalism involving damages over $2,000, violating probation (details unknown), and driving fast to avoid a police stop, would they likely serve jail time?
answered on Mar 11, 2025
If you are a first time offender, you may want to discuss diversion with your criminal lawyer.
I was involved in a car accident where I believe I was not at fault, as I had the right of way going straight while the other driver was turning left. I received a citation for failure to maintain a safe lookout. I was told that paying the court fees would result in a not guilty judgment, but three... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2025
You will need an attorney to try the Citation at Court. If guilty you get those points and maybe more. If not guilty, no points. If you try it, an Appeal is possible. DOS administrative hearing will probably not help.
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answered on Feb 6, 2025
call the Court Clerk and ask
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answered on Feb 1, 2025
Alot of city LEO's are also sworn for the County also. And there are alot of County Ordinances giving almost all LEOs jurisdiction in the County. Your lawyer needs to do his research.
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answered on Jan 7, 2025
No, but LEOs will be very upset if you do not cooperate. They may remove you and search you, possibly find some suspected crime.
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