Violating probation

Being sued civilly is not grounds for a probation charge.

First Time Class E Felony. Will I Do Time?

The Tennessee State Legislature changed the punishment for felony evading arrest in July 2016. If the flight to elude arrest creates a risk of...

You are correct. Once your probation period has expired, you are off probation. Any unpaid fines and court costs will convert into a civil...

What am I facing, I got a misdemeanor simple posession but my lawyer had it bound over to grand jury.

I agree with Mr. Kamen. Your lawyer should tell you what is the possible punishment. Why did you bind it over to the grand jury. You have to agree...

A DUI conviction will show up on a criminal background check. A Tennessee DUI conviction stays on your record permanently. There is a difference...

How come I was sentenced to do 10 days in jail on my 1st offence DUI

In Tennessee , the mandatory minimum for a first offense DUI charge is 48 hours in jail. The government does not have to offer the minimum...

Don't panic. You will not go to jail for this type of charge. Normally you will be able to settle the case on the citation docket. In some cases,...

Please do not represent yourself at a preliminary hearing. The preliminary hearing is the building block of your defense. Ask for a continuance or...

How long can a person be held in jail without going to court

In Tennessee, a defendant must have a preliminary hearing within 10 days. It is commonly referred to as the 10 day rule. It does not apply if one...

How can i get released on violation of probation warrant

The court would have to set a bond or your attorney will have to file a motion to set a bond to be released. Under Tennessee law , you are not...