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In TN, how long could someone go to jail for allowing someone to use their car to commit a robbery if they were in the car?
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Answered on March 02, 2012
Since a gun was used that makes it aggravated robbery, not just robbery. First time offenders are looking at 7.2-12 years for this crime. Based...
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What is the most probation time anyone has had?
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Answered on March 02, 2012
Probably not, but who knows. I recently had a client given 24 years probation. I didn't think that was possible, since Tennessee law says that no...
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I was arrested in november for a public intox and was given 10 dsys community service. Will the judge grant more time to finish?
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Answered on February 21, 2012
Wow that's a lot of community service for such a minor offense. However I don't think the judge will give you more time since you've had three...
Can you sue a court appointed lawyer for not communicating only at the day of the trial when you have tried to talk to them?
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Answered on February 20, 2012
Suing the lawyer is probably not an option. Legal malpractice claims are very difficult to bring. Down the road your dad may have a claim for...
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In Tennessee does a post conviction relief petition necessarily subject the filer to a new trial and an additional sentence
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Answered on February 14, 2012
Generally, yes it does mean a new trial. I'm not sure if you get to choose which relief you get.
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Can you buy a gun teennssee if you were charged with a class a simple assault
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Answered on February 14, 2012
If it was not DOMESTIC assault you should be able to. A misdemeanor domestic assault conviction, or any felony conviction, will prevent you from...
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What are the consequences of a misdemeanor citation for possession by minor alcohol?
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Answered on February 14, 2012
Commonly referred to as minor in possession of alcohol (MIP), this is a Class A misdemeanor in Tennessee punishable up to 11 months and 29 days. ...
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The school had a bomb threat and after receiving still allowed me to take my boys into the school and leave them i didn't know.
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Answered on February 08, 2012
There aren't any real damages here to sue. Being scared or annoyed after the fact is not enough to bring a tort claim.
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Can wishing something be considered a threat
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Answered on February 08, 2012
Nothing, I mean NOTHING good will come from it if you say that to a policeman's face, and it's just an awful thing to say anyway. Ms. Ruchee is...
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If convicted of scheduled two narcotic, will I go baack to jail? First offense. Bonded out same day.
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Answered on February 08, 2012
Based on the charge and your lack of prior record you sound like an ideal candidate for probation, so no you might not go back to jail but...
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