Questions answered by Edward Stephen Ryan

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I want to know why I still have to go see a probation officer while on unsupervised

Edward's answer | Answered on September 08, 2011

Pursant to the TN statue if found guilty of a DUI then the probtion must be supervised. Even though alll conditions are met with your probation you...

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If I don't attend an arraignment hearing due to being in a medical facility, will they hold this against me?

Edward's answer | Answered on September 06, 2011

Most jurisdiction will be sympathatic to this but a leeter from the medical facility is required. If you have an attorney they can hendle that if...

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Missed court date

Edward's answer | Answered on August 23, 2011

There is good case law in TN if you are incarcerated and miss a court date you cannot be charged with failure to appear. If you have counsel make...

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Arraignment/bail question

Edward's answer | Answered on August 08, 2011

If he is no bond he will not be arrested again the bond will cover him through criminal court. The only exception is depenidng on the jurisdiction...

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Breaking and entering, vandalism over $500, and underage consumption

Edward's answer | Answered on August 05, 2011

Depending on the county there are several possibilities, Assuming he has no criminal record he would be eligible for diverson, meaning if he...

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Can i use a pre trial diversion on a bad check for 2600$ or get it dropped to a mis

Edward's answer | Answered on August 04, 2011

If yo have never been convicted of an offense and pass a TBI check you would be able to use diversion on this type case. It is also possible for...

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What would you get for theft over 500 if you have never been in any kind of trouble before?

Edward's answer | Answered on July 27, 2011

Theft over $500.00 is a felony in TN punishable by 1-2 years in prison. If you have no record you are most likely to get probation and may be...

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When to get a lawyer

Edward's answer | Answered on July 27, 2011

The sooner you deceide on an attorney and they get started the better. Depending on the case certain evidence could chang or be destroyed,...

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21 First time Public Intoxication arrest

Edward's answer | Answered on July 21, 2011

Public intoxication in a class C misdemeanor the lowest level of a crime in TN. In most jurisdictions you would be looking at a sentence of time...

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Is it Simple Assault or Domestic if the victim in question was already my ex (not current)girlfriend at the time it occurred?

Edward's answer | Answered on July 13, 2011

The detrmining factor for a domestic assault is if you are in a relationship or have been in a relationship so her being your ex it would be...

Edward Stephen Ryan's Answers (41)

I want to know why I still have to go see a probation officer while on unsupervised

If I don't attend an arraignment hearing due to being in a medical facility, will they hold this against me?

Missed court date

Arraignment/bail question

Breaking and entering, vandalism over $500, and underage consumption

Can i use a pre trial diversion on a bad check for 2600$ or get it dropped to a mis

What would you get for theft over 500 if you have never been in any kind of trouble before?

When to get a lawyer

21 First time Public Intoxication arrest

Is it Simple Assault or Domestic if the victim in question was already my ex (not current)girlfriend at the time it occurred?