Tennessee has an "expungeable probation" statute, Tenn. Code An. 40-35-313, also known as diversionary probation, which allows a defendant to...

Defamation of character and wrongful arrest in Jackson, TN

There are many fine lawyers in that area, who you can identify on this and similar sites, and then consult with several to see if anyone is willing...

A person in this situation should truly direct specific questions about the case and court to the attorney representing him. There is no way for a...

How many judges decide a matter in federal district court?

A single district judge presides over a criminal case and renders rulings and sentencing in a criminal case. On appeal, the decision will be made...

A new Public Defender got fired in the middle of my fiancés case, can this effect my defense?

A local attorney can best evaluate any possible avenue to overturn the conviction, as the question is too involved for a general discussion forum....

Do I have a case?

Another attorney has correctly advised that lawsuits against businesses and security can be difficult when the plaintiff was stealing from the...

What penalties am I looking at for a simple possession of marijuana and paraphernalia ticket?

The best advice is truly to retain a good, experienced local defense attorney to review the case in confidence, and provide information about...

Why does someone need to hire a lawyer to press charges from a 2009 case they are incarcerated for when they bear proof

The prosecution almost certainly chose to accredit the victim's version of events when they filed charges against the defendant and incarcerated...

As a a general matter, house arrest means a person is confined to his or her house, and must obtain permission for the supervising officer to leave...

There are a lot of possibilities after such a raid, with police sometimes charging only owners and operators, and in other cases prosecuting...