Will I go to jail, if I don't show up as a witness?

It depends. Some courts might find you in contempt. In other courts , nothing will happen. I suggest you call the side that subpoenaed you to court...

Pursuant to the policy of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at this time , your blood will not be tested for drugs if your blood alcohol level...

Once a person have a preliminary hearing and gets a bond reduction can they go back to request another reduction?

You can file another motion in criminal court. However , the state could argue that a bond reduction motion has already been heard . So the answer...

Normally , a reckless driving charge will be substituted for the DUI charge. It is usually not dismissed. It might show on your background check as...

Does time spent in jail pending trial or plea count if you plead to an probation period?

No. The time you spent in jail will not reduce your period of probation. However , your jail credit will be counted in the event your probation is...

Sexual battery no contact class e felonie

Sexual battery under Tennessee law must be a touching of a private area. Making one feel uncomfortable is not enough .

If a person jumps bond?

No. If the defendant posted a cash bond , it will go to the government. If the defendant used a bonding company , the bonding agent will be given...

Should I get a criminal defense attorney?

I am unclear if you have been charged. If you have been charged with a crime , hire a lawyer. You could be charged under the theory of "criminal...

Yes. Under Tennessee law , you can be convicted of DUI while taking a prescribed drug . Tennessee law states that it is not a defense that it was...

If arrested for a misdemeanor in another county in my home state, will they pull my record from my home county in same state ?

Maybe. Each District Attorney's office has their own procedure. Some run a criminal background check . Some do not . I would assume that the...