I have a friend that told me he violated his probation in 2011 and has not yet turned himself in. What will happen.

Criminal law matters are handled differently in different jurisdictions and by different judges. In all likelihood he will have to pay some kind of...

My lawyer assures that I will be granted diversion if I enter a guilty plea. is this a foolish decision?

In Tennessee criminal law, diversion may be agreed upon by both sides, however if it is judicial diversion then the judge must approve it. That...

Because you do not have a prior record, you may be able to work out a merchants diversion agreement with Wal Mart, pay them double the amount of...

In the state of TN, what would be my likely outcome of theft under $100? What should i do to be prepared?

You need to hire a criminal attorney. There is a possibility that you can get diversion probation and have your record expunged, but it may be...

Should i worry about my daughter being charged for shoplifting?

While they could certainly charge your daughter later, it is my experience that they won't charge her when they could have done so at the scene. I...

I recommend that you contact your criminal lawyer so that an amended order can be entered by the judge and that you can say why you want it in open...

Can i get my record sealed in Memphis Tennessee of possession of a controlled sustastance, and possession of marijuana

First I would check and make sure that you successfully completed your diversion, and paid all fees and court costs. If that is the case then you...

My wife owned a home before we were married. We are trying to use the forms from tn.gov for a simple divorce.

If you own real estate and are trying to get a "simple" divorce, the real estate takes it out of the "simple" category. This doesn't mean it will...

Held to state means that the State of Tennessee has decided to submit your case to the grand jury, and it is going "upstairs" to Criminal Court. ...

What if I filed for divorce then contacted a lawyer? Because I was told if my husband files first he can try and become

I am a Memphis divorce attorney, so you should contact someone in Murfreesboro for legal advice, however it really does not matter whether he files...