Legal Question in Criminal Law in Tennessee

I was charged with public intoxication three weeks ago,and the court date is coming up soon. (This happened in sevierville tn) Should i retain an attorney or just pay the fine? I was in my home when the police arrived, however i was asked to go to my car to get I.D at that time i was charged.


Asked on 9/09/10, 7:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Short answer: If you are not guilty, fight it.

You don't need a stupid Public Intoxication conviction hounding you for the rest of your life.

And if you do get the charge dismissed, be sure and get the arrest expunged.

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Answered on 9/15/10, 6:42 am


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