"Simple Assault" - define what that means in TN? 1 officer, NO Miranda Rights, NOT patted down, no priors.

Technically assault can be putting a person in fear of imminent bodily harm. That depends on the facts. Pointing a finger from far away.........

Never come forward to notify the police that you may be involved in a crime. There is actually no way to give a beneficial statement under the...

Who retains custody after a domestic assault arrest?

Just file for divorce and let the proper court handle the custody issue. As far as bond conditions go, she will have to stay away from you as long...

Will my boyfriend do jail time

An arrest is mandatory in a domestic assault case. Contact his defense attorney as soon as you can.

Curious as to what might happen?

A deferred sentence means that you will be sentenced on a later date. Now, you will be sentenced. That sentence could range anywhere from 11/29 in...

How do i get a single signature divorce in tn?and can i do it myself?

File for divorce and then for a default judgment. When she fails to respond, you can get divorced essentially by forfeit. Would be very easy to do...

I have two sons that are not my husband, but was separated 5 years before their birth. we have been separated for over 20 years

Get a divorce as soon as possible and move on with your life. Ms. Patel is correct that there may be support issues to consider, but you and your...

You have many strong points to your case. There is no test, and there is no physical evidence. Unfortunately, people are allowed to give their...

How can someone get away with filing a protective order when the accused has never threatened the well being of the accuser?

"Ex parte" literally means without the other party present. Judges decide it is better to be safe than sorry until the hearing to determine whether...

If you already have a bond on one of the charges, you may be able to get the warrants lifted in court by the judge and spend no more time in jail. ...