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Needs to hire an attorney
Go to court clerk of the court that granted you diversion and talk with them about how to get the charge dismissed and expunged.
Since you haven't told me the ages of your "minor" son and the "minor" girl, I think that it would be wise for you to hire an attorney to let... Read Answer
Don't know enough facts about the case and him to answer this question.
It will be up to the judge to decide whether to set a bond or allow you to stay in jail until the revocation hearing.
You can sue but the chances of you winning would be very small. I would suggest that you file a complaint with the Board of Professional... Read Answer
TCA § 39-17-1351. " Application for handgun carry permit; disclosures under oath; background investigations of applicants; completion of... Read Answer
If you had an attorney for the probation violation, then your attorney should have seen the results and shared it with you.
Can't answer the questions because not enough facts. Your friend should hire an attorney to represent him.
Tennessee does not recognize common law marriage.
Sometimes the officer will get a signed consent form to search. The lack of a signed consent form might be one indicatior. Assuming that there... Read Answer
Just because this is your first offense doesn't mean that it will be dismissed. However, there is a procedure for getting it dismissed after a... Read Answer
Self defense is a defense that can be used if he is charged.
Renunciation is an affirmative defense and very fact specific. The Defendant could use that defense and carries the burden of proving it.
You have two convictions, DV and DUI, neither of which can be expunged.
You need to get either a private attorney or public defender to represent you.
It's his word against yours. That is evidence.
If they have an order of protection, then do not meet with them at all. Ignore them and do not respond. They might be trying to set you up for a... Read Answer
You will have a court apearance - where you can negotiate with the DA. If it is your first offense you may qualify for a diversion
You need to hire an attorney instead of asking for help over the internet.
You need to apply to have a public defender appointed for you.
I can not answer your question as to who is "the best criminal lawyer" because there is no such thing. You should pick a lawyer who you trust... Read Answer
Yes you can be charged with theft even if your give the property back.
What your "friend" did was illegal but if the dad found out about it and didn't do anything and allowed your friend to make payments, then the dad... Read Answer
Since I don't the facts around his case, then I can not that question but they could violate him and send him back if he did not attend the classes... Read Answer