Would my criminal past show up on a background check or inhibit me from professional licensing even though it was so long ago?

Get it expunged!!! I think it's a $450 fee now but it's worth every bit of it. As for professional licensing, you're probably going to be just...

What is a realistic outcome that I can expect in TN?

Alimony to spouse is unlikely due to short marriage and the facts that you've laid out. The rest of it is up for argument and there are many...

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Can he really claim racism if he has violated a signed code of conduct for employment,on several counts, regardless of race??

You have two questions here. One, is why an employer is so afraid to fire someone. I couldn't tell you that because I'm not the employer. The...

The previous answer is consistent with my experience in other counties outside of Shelby. You never know. Most of the time, the case progresses...

Is driving on a simple expired drivers license an arrestable offense in Tennessee or citation? If so, is it a mandatory arrest?

No such thing as "simple" expired driver license. No, it's not a mandatory arrest but it often leads to an arrest. An officer will ordinarily...

Felony or misdemeanor

A failure to appear in court for a Class A misdemeanor is a Class E felony (which is your case here). ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS appear in court as...

I would like to know what to expect as punishment for the impending charges I have coming up based off the details below. Thanks

Seth gave a great answer. I'll just add that this is one of the reasons why hiring (or getting appointed) a local attorney is a benefit. They...

12 people given citation for "possessed a grinder commonly used for marijuana" what will happen to me?

What will happen to you is highly dependent on the jurisdiction you're in. For a grinder, you are likely charged with possession of paraphernalia...

Haven't heard the term "#1 court sentence," either, so I'm taking a rough guess. Since you said someone that is on state probation, maybe you are...

If neighbor has fence built without asking me am I responsible for half the cost

Agree with previous answer. If your neighbor is putting up the fence, you have no obligation to pay half of the cost unless you agree to it...