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Theft under $500 and Theft of property

Claiborne's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

No civil case...no injuries. If theft and theft of property are based on same conduct, can only serve one sentence...up to 11 months, 29 days.

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I need legal advice

Claiborne's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

Representing many people in TN on sex crime cases...say nothing to no body, don't even deny it, get an attorney who is experienced ASAP. There are...

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Is it illegal for a judge to make you keep your paid attorney in the middle of trial if you want to fire him in Memphis Tennesse

Claiborne's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

You can always hire another attorney but firing one mid-trial is tricky. No way can you do so if it would result in a resetting of the trial. The...

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Can a tenn lawyer get me a reduced sentence to serve my time here in tenn? its pa warrant 15 month sentence 3rd dui

Claiborne's answer | Answered on January 07, 2013

NO. You are going to have to go to PA to serve time. TN has no dog in this fight.

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Can you get drug tested without a violation at court?

Claiborne's answer | Answered on January 07, 2013

A drug test is a search of your blood or urine. Judges think they can order testing whenever they please but we are argueing against this practice...

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Can i be charged for theft of services of pizza and milk for a total of five dollars?

Claiborne's answer | Answered on January 07, 2013

Yes. If you took something then you can be charged with theft. Please don't discuss your case on this forum, your post can be used against you. Get...

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Can my girlfriend keep putting me out of this house even though we split all bills. the lease is in her name.

Claiborne's answer | Answered on January 07, 2013

Sounds like you need to quit giving her your money. Move on, move up. Fund someone that respects you. She doesn't have a legal basis to have you...

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DUI's in multiple states....

Claiborne's answer | Answered on January 05, 2013

Also be aware that if FL shows this a ls a conviction or a revocation of your drivers licenses, then TN will revoke your licenses for at least 2...

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Could i get violated and what do these other charges carry

Claiborne's answer | Answered on January 05, 2013

This really sounds like a simple mistake on your part. But get out in front of it now. Contact your attorney, let him know, he can work to clear up...

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I was recently caught with drug paraphernalia in Tennessee, now cops are harassing me, what can i do?

Claiborne's answer | Answered on January 05, 2013

IMHO cops lie. Get a lawyer. Only play with cops if the DA signs off on the deal. Poss of drug para is a misd charge. If you have no prior record,...

Claiborne Hambrick Ferguson's Answers (1051)

Theft under $500 and Theft of property

I need legal advice

Is it illegal for a judge to make you keep your paid attorney in the middle of trial if you want to fire him in Memphis Tennesse

Can a tenn lawyer get me a reduced sentence to serve my time here in tenn? its pa warrant 15 month sentence 3rd dui

Can you get drug tested without a violation at court?

Can i be charged for theft of services of pizza and milk for a total of five dollars?

Can my girlfriend keep putting me out of this house even though we split all bills. the lease is in her name.

DUI's in multiple states....

Could i get violated and what do these other charges carry

I was recently caught with drug paraphernalia in Tennessee, now cops are harassing me, what can i do?