Questions tagged [tennessee]
Questions concerning the laws, criminal justice system, civil court procedures and related topics specific to the state of Tennessee.
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Can a person who is 19 years old being accused of rape when they were a juvenile still be charged?
Can a person who is now 19 still be charged, if at age 13 they committed rape against a then 11-year-old victim?
Assume that the victim didn’t come forward earlier because the perpetrator threatened ...
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Grooming and dress code standards
What does the law in Tennessee say about an employer's right to implement grooming and dress code standards for employees?
Does it matter if the motive is based on the religious beliefs of the owner?
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Resubmitting proof of income
In the state of TN, if a tenant is always late on rent, at the end of their lease before signing a new lease, can the landlord request proof of income?
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In the US, who has right of way at non intersecting roads turning into a main road?
Let's say you're at a stop sign on Road A and want to make a left turn onto road B. About 50 to 100 feet to your right is another road on the opposite side of the road, road C, that also meets road B ...
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Is it legal for a school to keep property confiscated from students?
If a school confiscates contraband that is not allowed on school property but is otherwise legal to possess, are they allowed to keep it, or is it required that they return it to either the parents or ...
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Is it legal for a county employee in the the U.S. state of Tennessee to use official department social media accounts to post political messages?
I noticed a recent post from a local county school board's official social media account - authored by the Director of Schools (superintendent equivalent position) - advocating a position in regards ...
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I had work done on my dentures, but they did not tell me the work was not coved by my insurance [closed]
I live in Nashville TN. I went to the dentist and had work done on my dentures.
They did not tell me that the work wouldn't be covered by my insurance, then handed me a bill before I walked out the ...
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What are my rights as an apartment tenant if I have no active lease agreement, in terms of rent amount and move out procedure?
(In Tennessee, as the tag indicates)
My previous 12 month lease expired May 30th, 2023. Shortly before my lease expired, my previous landlord suddenly sold the apartment complex to another landlord, ...
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Where to get a notarized document certified in Nashville, TN?
I've spent half my day browsing government websites and calling various departments and I'm at a loss.
I'm trying to get a Single Status Affidavit notarized and then get it authenticated with an ...
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Is there a law requiring a landlord to respond to rental agencies request for information in regards to previous tenants?
I have left a rental and have been trying for over 3 months to gain housing through other rental agencies (first and second month I was still at the property). The last place I have applied for ...
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Does Tennessee HB9/SB3 make it illegal to wear drag in a non-sexual show in Tennessee?
This bill recently passed in Tennessee and became law. It purports to ban adult entertainment (e.g. erotic dances) for kids. It's been controversial because it's thought to ban non-sexual drag events ...
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Legal recourse if fellow patient recorded and distributed group therapy session
Person A is participating in a PTSD/Abuse recovery program in Tennessee. During a private conversation (not part of any official therapy) they divulge to patient B highly personal information ...
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Is it legal to contact someone whose name you got from a police report?
The reason I ask is this. My father was bicycling when he crossed in front of traffic and was struck by someone driving a vehicle, and unfortunately, he died shortly after. I won’t go through all the ...
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Tennessee abortion law. Exceptions…
Explain which is better, a affirmative defense or an “exception” with regard to abortion when mother is in danger or abortion when fetus is not viable or abortion for rape or incest.
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How is polygamy legally practiced in the United States of America [duplicate]
Let's say in this hypothetical scenario a man wanted to be married to multiple different women in the United States in the State of Tennessee.
Would it be legal for the man to have a marriage license ...
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