Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Tennessee

*lack of rights*

I am a disabled ex-veteran who is trying to make it to the best of my ability, and so purchased land in a county where there was no codes. When codes came in, I should have been 'grandfathered', but wasn't considered so until I went to Appellate Court On Jan.10,2002. Hopefully, I was able to establish this there, but I am at present waiting for a decision to be handed down. Originally, I was charged with a 20 count criminal indictment before the Bedford County Grand Jury, and the judge erroneously allowed them to table this and pursue civil actions. I have been told that this violates my civil rights according to the Civil Rights Act of 1983, but I can't seem to find this on the internet. What REALLY puzzles me, is that if there is such a clear-cut case of civil rights violation, and abuse of police-powers, why aren't there any attorneys who will take my case on a contingency fee basis.???


Asked on 1/19/02, 10:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony DeWitt Bartimus, Frickleton Robertson & Gorny, PC

Re: *lack of rights*

I am not licensed in TN, but since no one else has replied, let me suggest that the reason people might not be willing to take your case on a contingent fee basis is that there are ethical prohibitions against contingent fees in criminal cases, and it sounds like there are criminal law violations at issue here.

If you have a sizeable amount of land it might behoove you to hire a lawyer and pay him to defend it. Codes and appellate procedure are difficult even for some lawyers; I recommend getting a skilled practitioner in your jurisdiction.

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Answered on 1/22/02, 8:25 pm


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