The information that your Criminal Defense Attorney has access to once she has been hired by you. Plus, the information you need to provide to your Attorney in order for her to properly represent you.
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Your Offense Charges
Your Criminal Defense Attorney will be able to access your charge information through http://jssi.co.shelby.tn.us and will also receive a copy of your bill of indictment if you are charged with a felony offense.
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The Maximum and Minimum Punishment for Your Alleged Offense
You Criminal Defense Attorney will be able to explain to you the maximum and minimum punishment for these offenses you have been charged with based on the statutes, as well as your options for suspended sentence, and payment plans for fines and court costs.
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Your Previous Arrest History
Through http://jssi.co.shelby.tn.us your attorney will be able to access your prior arrest history in Shelby County, and she will be able to obtain your complete arrest history through the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
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What Your Defense Attorney Doesn't Know Unless You Tell Her
1. Your True, Full Name and Contact Information - Don't expect your attorney to contact you unless you gave her a way to get in touch with you.
2. Your Additional Witnesses and Alibi - You have to be forthcoming with information, or else all she knows is what the Police have told her.
3. Your Side of the Facts - Lying to your attorney won't help your case.
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