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Can I be extradited in misdemeanors?

Answered 8 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Yes you can be extradited if Tennessee chooses to do so. I have no idea if it will choose to do so.
Yes you can be extradited if Tennessee chooses to do so. I have no idea if it will choose to do so.

Sex crime wanting to know the chances of us proving my bf innocent

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

What to do if your public defender aint doing his job

Answered 8 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You can ask the judge to release you to have the surgery.
You can ask the judge to release you to have the surgery.

What to do if you feel your public defender is screwing you

Answered 8 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Complain to the judge and ask him to appoint somebody else.
Complain to the judge and ask him to appoint somebody else.

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Answered 8 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You need to ask the judge that question.
You need to ask the judge that question.

Is my husband looking at any jail time

Answered 8 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Sorry, but I can't answer your question about jail time. There are too many unknown variables.
Sorry, but I can't answer your question about jail time. There are too many unknown variables.
Yes he can. It is up to the judge to decide if he is jailed or sent for mental help.
Yes he can. It is up to the judge to decide if he is jailed or sent for mental help.

Need help with being accused of writing checks on a family member who has mental issues.

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
He can't indict you. He has to first file a complaint with the police who will conduct an investigation. You can explain yourself then.
He can't indict you. He has to first file a complaint with the police who will conduct an investigation. You can explain yourself then.

Hasnt he been in jail long enough?

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Sorry I cannot assist you with this issue. Jail credit is different for each county and institution.
Sorry I cannot assist you with this issue. Jail credit is different for each county and institution.

What if someone is looking at jail time for a vop and has a very sick family member that is needing help with care from that person

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You can file a motion in the court that sentenced him to be allowed out early on a hardship basis.
You can file a motion in the court that sentenced him to be allowed out early on a hardship basis.

My husband had court today for revocation and nothing has changed no new court date or anything does that mean he is being released

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
I have no idea. You need to check with his lawyer or the clerk of the court.
I have no idea. You need to check with his lawyer or the clerk of the court.
It is up to the judge in the county where the first bond was made as to whether to revoke the bond or not.
It is up to the judge in the county where the first bond was made as to whether to revoke the bond or not.

Can I get my 4wheeler back?

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If you have a bill of sale showing that the bike was yours, then you can contact the police department and ask them about releasing it.
If you have a bill of sale showing that the bike was yours, then you can contact the police department and ask them about releasing it.

My son is in jail in Dickson, TN. Is there a place I can look online to find out when and if he is going to court?

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Yes, call the court clerk (General Sessions or Criminal Circuit) in Dickson County.
Yes, call the court clerk (General Sessions or Criminal Circuit) in Dickson County.

How can I get my gun back from the police

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
"lack of prosecution" means that the state has decided not to prosecute the person. Get a copy of the document that shows that the state has decided not to prosecute the person and take that to the police department to show them. You are entitled to get your gun back.
"lack of prosecution" means that the state has decided not to prosecute the person. Get a copy of the document that shows that the state has... Read More

Court system messed up and now want to retry case after guilty plea accepted

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
without see the paperwork for the charges, I can not directly answer the question. I would suggest that you contact the attorney that represented your son to ask him/her these questions.
without see the paperwork for the charges, I can not directly answer the question. I would suggest that you contact the attorney that represented... Read More

How can I get my truck back from the police

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If the truck is evidence in the case against your boyfriend, then you can not get it back until the case is concluded. You can then file a motion to get your truck back.
If the truck is evidence in the case against your boyfriend, then you can not get it back until the case is concluded. You can then file a motion to... Read More
I don't see a question.
I don't see a question.

My son probation was revoked due to not meeting with probation officer, not paying fines and failing 1 drug test

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Nothing that I can do for him.
Nothing that I can do for him.

Can a landlord bring criminal charges against the tenants after winning a civil case for same allegations

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If the facts support a violation of a criminal statute, then the answer is yes.
If the facts support a violation of a criminal statute, then the answer is yes.

Can you get me out of a driving on restricted ?

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
I don't make promises.
I don't make promises.

If you had a bond and if it was revoked and you waiting on an indictment can you have your bond Reinstated

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Only if the judge reinstates the bond. You have to file a motion to have bond reinstated.
Only if the judge reinstates the bond. You have to file a motion to have bond reinstated.

If you were given a bond and it was revoked can you have that bond Reinstated

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You need an attorney to do it.
You need an attorney to do it.

Can I repeal my court case?

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You can appeal but there are time limitations. You need to speak with your attorney to find out those time limitations.
You can appeal but there are time limitations. You need to speak with your attorney to find out those time limitations.

I've had my rights restored in criminal Court a couple years ago, does this also lift firearms restrictions??

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Contact the Hand Gun carry permit of the Department of Safety and ask them your question.
Contact the Hand Gun carry permit of the Department of Safety and ask them your question.