How long can someone wait to see a judge on a harassment warrant if they turn themselves in and can prove their innocence?

The Tennessee Rules of Criminal Procedure require that a preliminary hearing be held within 10 days of arrest if the defendant remains in custody. ...

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I am on probation 4 theft under 500an got a summons to go to court by my friend accusing me takin her purse wich never found

You definately should talk to a local criminal defense attorney soon to best prepare to fight this accusation. If you are already on probation,...

You should contact the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility (615) 361-7500 (800) 486-5714

Co defendant is not paying restitution, how is he not violated?

You should consult with your attorney in the underlying case, but my initial thoughts are that you might want to file motion to modify your...

Question on passport elgability

I believe you are correct, but this is not an issue that I, or most Tennessee criminal defense attorneys deal with regularly. I would suggest that...

Violation of State Probation first violation

If found to have violated your probation, a judge could place your full sentence into effect (send you to prison for eight years), give you another...

Can my probation be violated twice if I have the same charge in two different states? (Driving on revoked license)

I think I understand your situation to be that you were on probation when you were charged with a new offense and that a probation violation was...

Do I need a lawyer or just pay ticket

Just being charged creates public records that will remain unless, and until, a judge signs an order expunging your record. Tennessee law provides...

How much time do you have to serve in jail on first violation on 8 yrs state probation.

If a probation violation warrant has been filed against you, you have the right to a hearing. At that hearing, the judge must first find that you...

....3rd DUI.... I think the law states they go back "from arrest to arrest" if so, it has been 8 years...

You are correct that the DUI statute was amended about two years ago to measure prior convictions from date of violation to date of violation. The...