How long it will take to flatten a 3 year sentence will depend on several factors. Some jails or prisons give inmates 2 for 1 credit if the inmate...

When is it considered child abandonment [email protected]

T.C.A. 36-1-102 defines child abandonment in Tennessee.

Can my ex uses that information from a dismissed order of protection in a custody battle?

Your ex may try to introduce all sorts evidence including the contents of the order of protection. Having an attorney that knows the rules of...

My gf opened up cc in my name without my consent. Can I press charges against her?

Identity theft is a crime in Tennessee. You would need to file a police report. If she is prosecuted by the District Attorney, she will acquire...

Can you be prosecuted if a store gave you the wrong item and you took it

Yes, as you are in receipt of property that was not paid for (stolen property.) Although you did not appear to use fraud to deceive the store and...

Custodial Parent

Although your divorce decree does not have a "paramour provision", you need to make sure that your current boyfriend does not have a criminal...

Can you vacate a temporary order of protection before the court date? If so then how?

I agree with my colleagues answer. Depending on where you filed, there are different processes. Some judges will refuse to vacate the temporary...

Please help.

I agree with my colleagues. You have no right to meet and discuss anything with this person. The 6th amendment right to come face to face with...

Can driving on revoked charge violate unsupervised probation? Theft, reckless driving, and simple poss. are the reason on it.

I agree with my colleagues. Picking up new criminal charges, even driving related misdemeanors, violate your requirement to have good and lawful...

I was arrested today for possession for resale and intent to sale in a schoolzone. They fined me 25000. What do I do?

Hire a criminal defense attorney immediately. There are serious prison sentences awaiting if convicted. Do not treat a school zone enhancement...