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The "evidence" in these cases is usually the word of the youthful victim telling her friends, or a parent or teacher finding out about a sexual...

Will my drug paraphernalia charge effect my life long term? i am 16 and am awaiting a court date.

I would defend this case by saying, first and foremost, that those are legal items. If there was no drug residue found on them, then they are...

Federal plea deals can they be appealed my boyfriend has been incarcerated for 5 years at Lexington federal medical center.

First of all, in federal court, your lawyer cannot agree with the prosecution for a specific sentence. That is probably how this got fouled up in...

Can I be search when I was at the house of my mom when they came with a search warrant

The police can probably do at least a "Terry" pat down for weapons. If something touched feels like contraband (say, a marijuana pipe), then that...

I am trying to find laws on search and seizure. Does the person giving consent to search a home have to sign a form?

No. An owner or occupier of the residence can give verbal consent to search the home. If there are rooms in the home which are occupied by other...

What is the usual outcome and jail time for someone w/ these specific charges/ 1st offense in Tennessee?

Agg Burglary is a Class C felony carrying 3-6 on probation or in prison. Forgery is an E Felony carrying 1-2 years in prison or on probation. Theft...

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Can someone get an appointed lawyer if bonded out of jail in Tennessee?

Usually in the Sessions court in Hamilton County - no. You can try though - and should. You have a better shot at getting appointed counsel while...

I am on probation in Tennessee for a misdemeanor.There are no special conditions stating I cannot leave the state.Is this okay?

You probably are not under an obligation to stay in the state of TN unless you are supervised by a probation officer.

I received a citation for theft under $500 in TN but I live in Louisiana, what happens?

I would try to make arrangements for you to turn yourself in on a different, more convenient date at the county jail. I would then try to get a...

If someone is out on bond and rearrested what do you have to do to get house arrest until trial?

Yes - a motion can be filed. Whether it is sustained by the judge or not is entirely up to the judge. The best way would be to try to convince the...