If his case is in Davidson County, the state's response to a defendant's request for discovery is often filed with the criminal court clerk's...

You may attend court even if you were not subpoenaed. If this is the first setting of his case, you may not be subpoenaed. If he doesn't resolve...

Is it possible to remove a 2 year old ticket from driving record that's been paid .

There is no way to get it removed at this point. You can contact the Tennessee Department of Safety online to check the status of your license and...

Can I shoot them in the foot or the butt

While it is frustrating to have your property stolen, deadly force may never be used unless you believe there is an imminent risk of death or...

Will she go to jail

Jail time is not likely on first-offense shoplifting charge. She may be able to do a class, community service, restitution, or a combination of...

Tell me about probation

You will need permission to travel once you are on probation. It can take some time to get this permission from your P.O. since that is low on...

What is the correct code # and shouldn't the officer have asked for registration and insurance as well?

The code violation number should be noted on your citation. It could be either a violation of Metro Nashville Code (usually cited as...

Ho long till i can request

To avoid delay and confusion, just request travel permission for that trip at the time you enter your guilty plea (assuming that is what you do)...

T.C.A. 40-35-313 (B) (i) (d) provides that diversion is available for one who "Has not previously been convicted of a felony or a Class A...

Is it possible to hire a public defender if I haven't been arrested yet? Do I qualify?

If you are under investigation and cannot afford an attorney, I would recommend you contact the public defender's office. Often, they will begin...