My general rule of thumb is that if you find yourself asking if you need a lawyer, the answer is "yes." You never want to look back on a situation...

What are the consequences of failure to submit a drug screen on probation for dui 1st offense?

If submitting to drug screens is a term of your probation (it sounds like it is), unfortunately refusing to submit to a requested drug screen would...

Pleading not guilty or guilty at arraignment for shoplifting $52 and asking for public defender?

If you can afford an attorney, hire one immediately. If you cannot afford an attorney, ask at your court date that you be appointed an attorney. ...

Three things: (1) yes, jail time is a possibility, though a good criminal defense attorney will assess your options with you, (2) please stop...

Evading Arrest under Tenn. Code Ann. 39-16-603(a) is a Class A misdemeanor (in Tennessee Class A misdemeanors are punishable by imprisonment up to...

What is an attachment ... ?

Essentially the court issued a warrant for your husband's arrest as he was not present. It is possible in certain situations to "set aside" the...

Arrested for dui and had three children in vexhicle

Short answer to your question is that DCS does not have to immediately file charges. However, this is a matter you should be discussing with your...

Do I need to hire a lawyer for my son who was pulled over for DUI?

Yes, you need to hire a criminal defense attorney immediately. The last thing you want to do is look back on this time and wish that you had...

Will I get probation? Or just fines? How long will this process take? What should i expect in this situation?

You need to get an attorney. If you can hire one, do. Call around and find someone you're comfortable with. If you cannot, one will be appointed...

Should i be charged with disorderly conduct?

While a Class C Misdemeanor isn't the highest level crime in Tennessee by a good deal, it is still a crime and you should treat it with all the...