Will this misdemeanor affect my child's custody? Since this is my first ever offense can it be expunged?

There are various mechanisms in Tennessee that may allow certain first offenders the opportunity to prevent a permanent conviction from appearing...

Under the law, a person's status as a dependent, or the financial ability of their family members, should not have any effect on them being...

Can i go to jail for unpaid fines?i recently found out my drivers licence has been revoked due to unpaid court cost @fines/

Go to this website and enter your information: https://dl.safety.tn.gov/_/#1 You should be able to follow a link to reinstate your driver license....

What happens when charged with drug paraphernalia and theft of $16.75 when you are 18?

If you were given a state misdemeanor citation and a court date, then you were arrested. Tennessee law allows people arrested for certain...

Barhopping in Nashville was taken to booking, and release in 6 hrs no citation just a booking slip whats my next step? max pen?

If you were arrested for public intoxication, your charge may already have been dismissed. Nashville has an unusual procedure where a person who is...

Police officer claimed he had probable cause and entered my home. Is this a violation of my 4th amendment rights.

The smell of marijuana might constitute probable cause for the officer to go seek a search warrant, but absent some other exigent circumstance,...

Pulled over/charged: simple poss. of schedule II and VI along with poss. of drug paraphernalia and alcohol. What are my options?

Ultimately you have to decide if it's worth it to you. But I strongly suggest that you contact a local attorney who practices in the county where...

If the probation has truly expired, then a probation violation warrant filed after the expiration should be void. However, probation is often...

I have a case that was retired in nov 2014 does that mean i was charged or convicted

If you had a case that was retired, then you were charged but probably not convicted. In reality, there is nothing in the law called "retirement."...

Will it be off my record?

Unfortunately, if you entered a plea under judicial diversion, it will cost $450 to expunge the charge. However, you only need to wait until the...