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If i fire my court appointed attorney 2 weeks before trial will i be able to defer my court date to find a lawyer

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
That will be up to the judge to decide.
That will be up to the judge to decide.

If a officers has his wife in the car can he pull you over or even chase you .. Can he do any of that

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Yes he can. 
Yes he can. 

In Tennessee if i violated my class E felony probation by leaving drug treatment earlier than i was supposed to, will they come get me at home?

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
I think that you already know the answers to the questions that you are asking but:  "yes" they will come to get you,  and "yes" they can show your picture at the apartment office to find you.
I think that you already know the answers to the questions that you are asking but:  "yes" they will come to get you,  and "yes" they can... Read More

If someone is in jail serving 30 days for a crime, if he has the same charge in another county can they run it concurrent? What motion do I file?

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You can not file a motion to have his time run concurrent because you are not an attorney but his lawyer in either county can ask that they run concurrent.
You can not file a motion to have his time run concurrent because you are not an attorney but his lawyer in either county can ask that they run... Read More

I have been charged with harassment and have not had any other criminal charges in Tennessee I cant afford a lawyer but feel I will need one what do I

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You need to ask the judge to appoint an attorney for you.
You need to ask the judge to appoint an attorney for you.

Was arrested for violating order of protection

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Not sure what you are asking since it appears that you did violate the order of protection.
Not sure what you are asking since it appears that you did violate the order of protection.

If a person's charges were dismissed that caused a probation violation, can this person be reinstated

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Yes you can but it will be up to the judge to reinstated him to probation or not.
Yes you can but it will be up to the judge to reinstated him to probation or not.

In 2009 I was charged with shoplifting I was 19 when this

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Frank J. Steiner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Misdemeanors, such as shoplifting can be expunged. You will need to cintact our office for details.
Misdemeanors, such as shoplifting can be expunged. You will need to cintact our office for details.

I just bought a very expensive puppy that was a total scam the breeder didn't have any shots nothing I was told was true the puppy died 12 hours later

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Assuming that you have asked for a refund and been denied, then you can sue the seller in General Sessions Court. Call the General Sessions Clerk in your county to ask how to go about doing that.
Assuming that you have asked for a refund and been denied, then you can sue the seller in General Sessions Court. Call the General Sessions Clerk in... Read More

i’m 18 years old and got caught with an unloaded gun that was registered what can happen

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
More than likely probation.
More than likely probation.

will my son get sent back to drug court or stay in jail with new charges

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
More than likely he will go back to drug court for a revocation hearing on the old charge and to face the new charges.
More than likely he will go back to drug court for a revocation hearing on the old charge and to face the new charges.

Suspended license

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
More than like the department of safety didn't get the word that you had paid the ticket. Contact the Department of Safety and speak with them. They will need confirmation that you paid the ticket. Contact the clerk of the court where you got the ticket and get proof from it that you have paid it and provide that to the Department of Safety.... Read More
More than like the department of safety didn't get the word that you had paid the ticket. Contact the Department of Safety and speak with them. They... Read More

A pretrail diversion

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
I am not sure I understand your question.
I am not sure I understand your question.

How do I get the option for diversion, if I was arrested for shoplifting?

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by Frank J. Steiner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Get an attorney to negoitiate with the DA and apply for a pretrial diversion. To get a oretrial diversion you must meet certain qualifications.
Get an attorney to negoitiate with the DA and apply for a pretrial diversion. To get a oretrial diversion you must meet certain qualifications.

I am being accused of a hit and run can thet arrest me by hearing he say she , nobody seen me driving?

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by Frank J. Steiner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Have you been formally charged? You will need an attorney to help establish that the car was sold prior to the hot and run
Have you been formally charged? You will need an attorney to help establish that the car was sold prior to the hot and run

How do i get my truck back when it was used illegal without my knowledge

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You need to contact the police department to determine if it is being kept for evidence or have they instituted a forfeiture proceeding against it. If it is being held as evidence, they you can not get it back until the case is concluded. If they have instituted a forfeiture proceeding against it, then you need to contact the Department of Safety to find out how to get your truck back.... Read More
You need to contact the police department to determine if it is being kept for evidence or have they instituted a forfeiture proceeding against it.... Read More

If I am not on probation or parole but was required to go to rehab when I got out of jail and I get kicked out of my halfway house will I go to jail

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Yes you could go to jail.
Yes you could go to jail.

I used my DAUGHTER i.d. in 2012 2go to doctor, my job requires. Me to take clients around, CAN I save my license from being suspended

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Since you did not tell me what you license was being suspended for, then I can not answer the question. I would suggest that you call the Department of Safety and ask your question of it.
Since you did not tell me what you license was being suspended for, then I can not answer the question. I would suggest that you call the Department... Read More

Can I sue county?

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
As a general rule, a county has govenmental immunity from being sued.
As a general rule, a county has govenmental immunity from being sued.

My son got in some trouble well I was interviewed by detective the told me if I give a statement he wouldn't find out well a motion of discovery was d

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Yes you do have to testify.
Yes you do have to testify.

What actions should I take as far as being disabled and having to pay court costs and fees

Answered 8 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Yes unless you ask the judge to be relieved from paying them. 
Yes unless you ask the judge to be relieved from paying them. 

I have a court the 16th for possession of a wepon during a felony and meth x3 I don’t have a lawyer I have never been in trouble before. What to do?

Answered 8 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You need to get an attorney.
You need to get an attorney.

What are the jury instructions and elements that the prosecutor has to prove in felony leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in death charge?

Answered 8 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You need to ask your attorney this question.
You need to ask your attorney this question.

can I ask 1 question, split into three parts?

Answered 8 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You need to hire an attorney in your area to defend you.
You need to hire an attorney in your area to defend you.

1 detective and 2 regular cops from another County come to my house looking to talk to me left a note but wouldn't tell my dad anything what do I do

Answered 8 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
I don't see a question.
I don't see a question.
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