Does community corrections take the place of state probation

If you are represented by an attorney, these are questions that should be directed to your attorney.

If your courr appointed lawyer isnt helping u at all and want step down what do u do

Hire a lawyer of your choosing. When you have a lawyer appointed, you are not allowed to pick and choose e who you want.

Do I have any legal rights when it comes to my son?

You need to contact a lawyer in your area to assist you in filing a Petition to Establish Paternity. In doing so, you will establish your superior...

If I have joint custody, do I have to pay child support?

Child support is calculated through a formula with several variables to include both of you incomes and the number of overnight visits each of you...

It is unlikely but not impossible that you will be drug tested at orientation. In Rutherford County General Sessions Court, you are given 30 days...

Changing a child's last name?

You must petition the court and give the child's father notice by serving him with a copy of the petiton.

The alternative is to hire a knowledgable attorney to represent you. If convicted of DUI you will not be able to have your record expunged. It...

Is it legal to not let someone post a bond?

If the bond amount is already set, it sounds as thought the District Attorney's office has requested a "source hearing" asking the court to make...

I am on diversion for shoplifting. I was recently given a new job. Will this show up on the background check?

The offense will show up on a background check. If you pled pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. 40-35-313, then you have pled guilty to the charge but the...

I was placed on probation in 2014. A civil suit has been brought against me for restitution. Will this violate my probation?

A civil lawsuit should not violate your probation. However, if the civil suit is being brought because the criminal court ordered payment of...