Legal Question in Criminal Law in Tennessee

Will case be dropped for arson and fraudulent claim if their is no discovery packet presented after 2 years of going to court and the arson dropped down to damage to personal property without even going to trial yet?


Asked on 4/10/16, 1:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

There is no provision in Tennessee for automatically dismissing charges due to delay coming to trial or failure of the State to provide discovery. A court might dismiss the indictment if a well pled and proved basis was made by the defendant.

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Answered on 4/10/16, 8:11 pm


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