If I have a theft by unlawful taking in pennsylvania on probation a felony will they extradite me from Tennessee

The detainer of a defendant on an out-of-state warrant is generally governed by the Uniform Criminal Extradition Act (UCEA), with almost all states...

Whats happens when you are on probation, violates do some jail time and they give you house arrest and you violate that as well.

Anyone facing a probation violation could face imprisonment for the term of the probation, and that outcome becomes more likely with multiple...

If you are in TN county jail for a FTA from Fairfax Va How long can they hold you

The detainer of a defendant on an out-of-state warrant is generally governed by the Uniform Criminal Extradition Act (UCEA), with almost all states...

Do you lose your TN drivers license if convicted of a DUI in NJ?

Situations involving license suspension and DUI are complicated and fact-specific, especially when multiple states are involved. Almost all state...

What will the outcome be if i had violated by probation with a simple possession and drug paraphernalia?

When a person has a suspended sentence in effect, the worst case scenario is always that a court would revoke the suspension and impose the full...

As other attorneys in this forum have noted, anyone facing a theft charge should retain counsel. A theft conviction will have long term...

Do I need a lawyer to get an order of protection?

Domestic violence victims in Tennessee are eligible to petition the local courts for a protective order, as are stalking victims and other...

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I was involved in an accident in a parking garage. How much trouble am I facing?

The question here could involve both civil liability for the accident, and a criminal charge for leaving the scene of an accident. No individual in...

My girlfriend has a criminal record, first offence from TN. How can she take steps to eliminate this off her record?

In many cases, once a conviction becomes final it is (unfortunately) not possible to expunge the conviction. However, there are situations where it...

Is a defendant in an infraction case in federal court entitled to de novo review of the magistrate's verdict by a district judge

Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 58 generally governs the trial of petty federal offenses by a magistrate, so a review of that rule may assist...