I am being charged for theft under 500 and not on probation first time offence on theft does jail time seem to be in my future>?

Theft of a value less than $500 is a class A misdemeanor under Tennessee law. That means if you were to be convicted as charged a Judge could give...

Can a DUI conviction be appealed in Tennessee?

There are a few different ways to “appeal” or challenge a conviction in some form or fashion in Tennessee. Which, if any, are available to you...

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Can a probation officer break your door in at any time they wont to

It is not unusual for a probation order to include a condition along the lines of “a probationer consents to a search of his or her person or home...

On 7 1/2 yr probation with 2 years left, never failed drug test, paid fees, never broke any rules.

If you are accused of a probation violation, first the State must prove to the court that you did indeed violate a specific condition of your...

Can a bond be made on violation of probation

A judge reviews a probation violation warrant before it is issued. When the judge reviews the warrant she will make an initial determination as to...

What is the most likely sentence we will get

Unfortunately, your situation is too complicated for an attorney that is not involved in your case to accurately answer. But, here is some general...

I believe I have a bench warrant for my arrest and I am pregnant and my baby is due anytime now.

You should discuss with an attorney seeking a set aside order which would recall the outstanding bench warrant against you. These are not...

My son is in jail for his 2nd DUI and evading arrest in a different county than his lst DUI and is still on probabtion. He has

On the probation violation, your son could be made to serve his entire sentence, or 11 months 29 days minus any jail credit he has toward that...

Do you suggest I hire a lawyer? Could I be arrested?

Any misdemeanor citation is a criminal offense for which you could receive a permanent criminal conviction and potentially jail time. If you are...

If someone had a DUI expunged and no conviction and recently rec'd DUi how does the courts in TN view the current DUI?

If the first DUI ended in an acquittal or dismissal before trial, it probably will not be admissible for any purpose in any court proceeding for...