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I would suggest that you need to address this question to your attorney who represented you.
I would suggest that you need to address this question to your attorney who represented you.

I need help with a post conviction case

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You will need to reach out to individual attorneys to see if they are interested in handling the case. Don't expect anyone to do it for free.
You will need to reach out to individual attorneys to see if they are interested in handling the case. Don't expect anyone to do it for free.
Your right to a speedy trial has not been violated.
Your right to a speedy trial has not been violated.

I have a charge child abuse and neglect case and false report I am trying find a lawyer

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You need to contact an attorney is Shelby County to represent you. Look in the phone book if necessary. 
You need to contact an attorney is Shelby County to represent you. Look in the phone book if necessary. 

Does Tennessee support the death penalty for 1st degree murder?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Tennessee does have a death penalty.
Tennessee does have a death penalty.

Will i get more time than my charge partner? Also if the defendent doesnt show up in criminal court fo

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
This question should be directed to your attorney.
This question should be directed to your attorney.

Being arrested

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
No the arresting officer does not have to read you your rights.
No the arresting officer does not have to read you your rights.

Can I get into trouble if on Craigslist had text a 15 yr unknowingly

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
It's a scam. Don't pay anything.
It's a scam. Don't pay anything.
The time for challenging your conviction is long past.
The time for challenging your conviction is long past.

Robbery

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If the minor was living with his parents, you might be able to sue his parents but that would be the only people to sue.
If the minor was living with his parents, you might be able to sue his parents but that would be the only people to sue.

My fiancee was convicted of murder and was sentence to 15 to life. He has a gun spec but no weapon was found.

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Idid not see a question. What is it that you want to know? If you are asking if he will qualify for clemency, I do not know him or his case and can not answer.
Idid not see a question. What is it that you want to know? If you are asking if he will qualify for clemency, I do not know him or his case and can... Read More

I would like to know if lawyer told you that you come up for parole in 10 yrs how come i havent heard anything

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If your husband was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole, then he gets no parole. If was sentenced to life sentence with the possibility of parole,  you would have to contact TDOC to find out what his release eligibility date might be. Nobody who gets life can get parole in 10 years.... Read More
If your husband was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole, then he gets no parole. If was sentenced to life sentence with the... Read More
Without any money to hire an attorney, it seems a little unrealistic to ask an attorney from Tennessee or DC to represent you son in DC. If you son can not afford an attorney, then one will be appointed to represent him.
Without any money to hire an attorney, it seems a little unrealistic to ask an attorney from Tennessee or DC to represent you son in DC. If you son... Read More

police officer entered my moms illegally without permission

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
So what is your question?
So what is your question?
It is easier to explain the process than to write it out. Please call me on my cell phone 615-646-9417 and I will see if I can help you.
It is easier to explain the process than to write it out. Please call me on my cell phone 615-646-9417 and I will see if I can help you.

I got charged with simple poss is ion first time offense what will judge charge me with

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You answered your own question. You will be charged with simple possession.
You answered your own question. You will be charged with simple possession.

How long does a county in TN have to report to the Gov over a case?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Go to the courthouse of the county where your husband was convicted and ask the court clerk for a copy of the judgment form. Get it certified.  That will tell you what happened. I would then take the paperwork from the clerk and hand carry it to the AFT to show it how the charge was disposed of.... Read More
Go to the courthouse of the county where your husband was convicted and ask the court clerk for a copy of the judgment form. Get it certified.... Read More

how can they give u more time

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
There is difference between what his actual sentence is and what his RED (release eligibility date) is. It sounds like his RED was 4/17 but his actual sentence end time is 4/2022. I would suggest that you contact the Department of Corrections and talk with them.
There is difference between what his actual sentence is and what his RED (release eligibility date) is. It sounds like his RED was 4/17 but his... Read More

My husband is in jail for a year, i was wondering since he already plead guilty can he still get a bond to get out sooner?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Bonds are for defendants who have not been sentenced. Your husband has been sentenced and is not entitled to a bond. 
Bonds are for defendants who have not been sentenced. Your husband has been sentenced and is not entitled to a bond. 

how to get a restricted license

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Contact the department of safety and ask it.
Contact the department of safety and ask it.

statute of limitations

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
In my opinion this is not attempted murder. Even if it was, the statute of limitatons has long passed.
In my opinion this is not attempted murder. Even if it was, the statute of limitatons has long passed.
There has to be a bond on all three charges in order to get them out. If they are serving a sentence, then you can not get them out on bond until they have finished serving their sentence.
There has to be a bond on all three charges in order to get them out. If they are serving a sentence, then you can not get them out on bond until... Read More
If the arrest was made inside the house, then the officers have a right to seize things in plain view without a warrant.
If the arrest was made inside the house, then the officers have a right to seize things in plain view without a warrant.

Should have accepted a plea deal of a lesser charge?

Answered 9 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
This is a matter that needs to be addressed to his attorney.
This is a matter that needs to be addressed to his attorney.

is there a form or anyway to skip getting arrested on a warrant?

Answered 9 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Only if the person who asked that the warrant be taken out against you goes to the judge and tells them that (s)he wants to withdraw the warrant.
Only if the person who asked that the warrant be taken out against you goes to the judge and tells them that (s)he wants to withdraw the warrant.