Legal Question in Criminal Law in Tennessee

must i have an attorney

someone accused me of committing a crime i really did not commit. i was arrested and made bond. the accuser. later signed a document stating he had been dishonest. i don't feel that i need an attorney since i have the letter clearing me for this wrong doing. my question is , is this letter sufficient enough?


Asked on 1/10/08, 12:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jes Beard Jes Beard, Attorney at Law

Re: must i have an attorney

You don't HAVE to have a lawyer with you any more than you have to use a doctor or go to the hospital for open heart surgery. You could do it yourself. Not a good idea, but you would be allowed to.

Have an attorney with you just to make sure you are treated properly.

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Answered on 1/10/08, 1:12 pm


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