What can I do to keep from having to serve time?

Failure to report to probation can certainly result in a petition to revoke probation (and impose a sentence in custody), so a person who has...

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DNA

Anyone facing a criminal investigation and/or prosecution should be working with retained or appointed defense counsel, and should truly direct...

Both the questioner, and the individual who was arrested, should be working with experienced local defense lawyers to address the probation...

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What is the statue of limations for theft

The statute of limitations in Tennessee is provided by Tenn. Code Ann. 40-2-101, and provides that prosecution for a D Felony must commence within...

Is it illegal for a police officer to walk up my driveway search me then lock me in the police vehicle without probable cause?

It is difficult to understand from the question what occurred after the incident, specifically whether any criminal charges were filed against the...

Does the probable cause make sense?

Anyone facing a DUI case should retain experienced local defense counsel, or seek appointment of an attorney thorough the courts if unable to...

Photo taken of my license plate

Based on the facts presented, it does not appear the questioner committed any sort of crime for which the other driver could file a report with...

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How to know who is the best lawyer for my DWI Case ?

As other attorneys have noted in this forum, there is no way to know for sure what lawyer can achieve the best result in any specific criminal...

Not sure how to answer the criminal history section for a petition for name change?

In many cases where a person is answering questions about criminal history, and the necessity of reporting the prior is unclear, the best course is...

STATE'S DISCOVERY EXHIBIT AND DEMAND FOR RECIPROCAL DISCOVERY

There is no question presented here. Generally, parties exchange discovery (or "evidence") in criminal cases, with the process governed by local...