I was sexually assaulted by a male inmate ( i am female)while in jail when guard left me alone. What can or should I do?

It is crucial that you contact an experienced civil rights practitioner in your area. Valuable evidence can be lost if immediate action is not...

You need to go to either the Knox County Criminal Court Clerk or the Knox County General Sessions Court Clerk, whichever court the case was...

In the state of Tennessee how long does an attorney have to send out a blood sample to be tested?

If the blood sample was requested by the arresting officer and sent to the TBI Lab for analysis, the TBI Lab will only keep the blood sample for a...

After so long a passage of time, getting your brother's murder conviction vacated would not be easy, however, there are various post-conviction...

Ticket for DUI - no blood test, no arrest, no field sobriety test

If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer to represent you, you need to let the court know at your first appearance. If you are indigent, the court...

Can I file a motion to withdraw my guilty plea after finding a conflict of interest with my attorney?

You have a constitutional right to the effective assistance of conflict-free counsel. The best way to handle this depends on whether your counsel...

Son charged with E felony for poss of marijuana Loudon Tennessee product was under half oz but container made it 3/4 oz

In Tennessee, the weight of the packaging is not included in determining the weight of the controlled substance. However, the manner in which the...

Whoever told you this told you wrong. It doesn't matter whether he stays in jail or is out on bond, your son needs an experienced criminal defense...

What are my defense options for criminal trespass for my son and his friend both are 19 and former students.

In Tennessee, criminal trespass is a misdemeanor offense that can carry a maximum sentence of 11 months twenty-nine days, however, "breaking in"...

What can happen to you if you get on someone's facebook and alter it send messages and add people. Is it a crime?

What you have described here is a very serious violation of both state and federal laws. You need to hire an experienced criminal lawyer who...