Hypothetical question related to juvenile crime?

The United States and Tennessee Constitutions generally prohibit ex post facto laws. These are laws that are applied retroactively. For example: ...

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There is no criminal statute for verbal/emotional abuse. If the actions makes a person reasonably fear imminent bodily injury it would fall under...

I got a misdemeanor for stealing at WalMart. I repaid and did community service. Can I get the ban lifted

Any modification to the ban/stay away order would have to come from the court. You would need to make a motion to the court. I would advise you...

Can I live in the same house with a felon on parole?

This is a question that would be better addressed to your probation officer. He or she will be able to tell you all the things you can (and can’t)...

I'm 16 and my boyfriend is 20 and we conceived my baby in Kentucky but I live in Tennessee, could my BF get in trouble?

If I’m understanding you correctly all sexual conduct has occurred in Kentucky. Tennessee only has jurisdiction within its borders and can take no...

My license got suspended over not having insurance and not paying court fine this happen yr2012 just pd fine/restatement

I would suggest visiting the Cookeville DMV at 4600 South Jefferson Avenue or calling them at 931-528-5669 and asking them your question. They...

Revoked license for not paying tickets, then got a DUI on a revoked. Which was dropped, then had to wait a year. Over a year now

A “hardship” license is a restricted license in a DUI case. Since your DUI was dismissed you would not be eligible. The State will require all...

The police do not investigate a “run of the mill” (no one was injured or killed) after the fact. I have twenty years of law enforcement experience...

Whether or not a person’s mental illness is relevant depends on the offense and the person’s capability to grasp they are committing an offense. ...

Is it possible to get a speeding ticket expunged?

Unfortunately the Tennessee DMV does not have a system in which you can remove points from your record via traffic school. If you have a court...