Can the county charge someone for crime the state has charged them with? Is that double jeopardy ?

Theft can be charged two separate ways: Possession of Stolen Property and the actual Theft. Odds are that this is what occurred. The theft was...

Will I be able to openly carry a handgun on me when I turn 18 in December?

In order to carry a firearm away from your own property, you must apply for and obtain a Handgun Carry Permit. This requires an application...

What should i do after 8 years from getting a ticket for a pack of papers?

What is the warrant for? It sounds like a violation of probation warrant. Based on the limited information you have provided, it sounds like you...

Can I expunge or seal arrest record after my case is dismissed afte division.

I believe you mean "diversion" not "division" -- Once the probation term on the diversion is successfully completed, you will be eligible for...

How can I press charges for threaten me and calling me a curse word

Call the local police. Explain the situation to them. You can also get an order of protection against this individual. Contact the Circuit Court...

You need to contact an attorney ASAP. If police come to interview you, request an attorney. Exercise your right to remain silent. Do not consent...

If the case was dismissed, then you need to go to the Clerk's office where the case was dismissed and asked them what you need to do to have the...

Can a murder offense be exspunged.

A Murder Conviction in Tennessee is not eligible for expungement. Further, it would not have been eligible for a diversion. So the short answer:...

If your record was truly expunged, you should have been given a signed order from the court for the expungement. This order would have been sent...

How does a misdemeanor drug paraphernalia charge go to a drug felony with intent to sale, just because you miss your court date?

You need to consult with a local criminal defense attorney. A paraphernalia charge is only a misdemeanor in Tennessee. It sounds like there was...