Why are criminal attorneys afraid to go against police across Tennessee?

As a former police officer myself, and now a criminal defesne attorney, I would also have to disagree with you on your blanket statement. Most...

Do I need to worry or get a lawyer?

You should not worry. But you should absolutely get a lawyer. A good lawyer can get that expunged from your record where it will not have long term...

Your situation is most unfortunate, and I am sorry you're going through it. First of all, when you have a lawyer, another attorney cannot give you...

Can being charged with driving on revoked licenses & serving 5days in jail for it violate my pretrail diversion?

The short answer is "maybe". If the Diversion (and probation) was "complete" before your new arrest, then you will still get the expungment, you...

Can the court refuse a bond when the charges are mis demeaners?

Your son is entitled to bond. The bond can be high, and based upon conditions as the court sees fit. But they cannot deny bond in a misdemeanor...

In Nashville it has been taking between 4 and 6 months to get the alcohol portion back. If you are, as you say, under a .08 then they will send it...

Will I be violated for failing a drug screen on my first probation meeting...

The short answer is there is "there is no way to know for sure". It varies depending upon the jurisdiction (county) which is not listed in your...

Is it legal for Walmart security to physically stop you, push you back into store, and scream at your child to shut up ?

Very interesting issues presented here. First... What county is this in? Second, I do not agree that they are allowed to "assault you by law if...

What should my boyfriend expect in domestic violence case?

Get your boyfriend to call a criminal defense attorney immediately. There are things the attorney can tell him to help, but we are limited in what...

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The question lacks the jurisdiction. That is important because some counties actually do ask for a drug test on that first appearance, and base the...