It is by law that within being arrested they have to have you in front of a judge within 48 to 72 hours of the arrest ?

The statute states that an accused shall be brought before a magistrate without "unnecessary delay." Seventy-two (72) hours has been held as...

What happens if you violate probation by failing a drug test for marijuana?

Unfortunately, the answer is it depends. A lot goes into determining the sentence for someone who violates the conditions of their probation. If...

You have asked a very complicated question. The fact that you have two (2) felonies does not impact your ability to get married, however, you have...

My boyfriend is in jail on his 3rd violation of probation, all his violations are drug related, chances of him coming home?

Each case is dependent upon the specific facts, but I can say that on a third violation the district attorney will more than likely recommend that...

11 months and 29 days is roughly 364 days. 364 x 75% = 273 days. So 75% of 11/29 is roughly 273 days. As far as him already serving 130 days, that...

If there is no plea agreement in place and your fiancé was sentenced to thirty (30) days then he/she could serve the entire thirty (30) days in...

How long will my husband have to serve on a 6 year sentence at 30%

If your husband is sentenced to six (6) years at thirty percent (30%) then he would be eligible for parole in 1.8 years. The "thirty percent"...

Can I get a state appointed lawyer if I bond out of jail?

You can still be appointed an attorney, but your eligibility will depend on numerous factors like wages, bank accounts, assets, amount of bond...

How much time can I receive with a shoplifting citation.

In Tennessee, theft charges are classified by the amount allegedly stolen. Recently, Tennessee revised its classification of theft charges and...

In Tennessee, theft under $1000.00, which can also be classified as shoplifting, is a Class A Misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in...