I have an appearance required in court for simple marijuana possession in Tennessee.

Each state, and court, is different. Best would be to contact a Tennessee criminal defense lawyer right away and see if they can make initial...

Confused about warrant!

If there is a warrant you have to pay money or go to jail when you are picked up on it. Have a relative who is not on the outs with the police call...

The University I attend has made a claim that if a student is caught underage drinking they will call your parents. Legal?

Do not lie to the police; do not tell them you attend college. They will still find out your address. I would recommend avoiding the problem all...

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What will happen if I just plead guilty, pay the fine, and not show for the court date

Pay the ticket. Write a letter to the court saying that you were told you did not have to be there and that you had to return home. Ask them to let...

I was outside of a house party and the cops came and told everyone to go inside and I refused to go inside and they arrested me?

They did it. There may be video around of this, from the cops and from cell phones. What is the charge against you. If it is criminal or will...

Can I drop my domestic violence charges without going to court and before the trial?

Once the police have been called you lose some control. You can certainly ask that charges be dropped.

In 2009 I was finished with supervised release (probation) for a federal white collar conviction. Prior to the end of probation

I agree. You should start putting aside the amount they would have been taking out (double if you can) so that you have some money to offer when...

I agree with attorney Bangerter. It is important that you do this as soon as possible. You are lucky you live in a state that has such a provision.

The bail bondsman will find out if he is picked up on a warrant and probably will know about an outstanding warrant. He won't know about someone...

I baled my adut child out on a 10K d bnd 1000 cash-her 1st cout date the judge ordered she hire lawyer and will not apoint one

Miranda rights have nothing to do with this. They are an imperfect way of telling people they are making a mistake by talking to the...