Legal Question in Criminal Law in Tennessee

Probation Violation

In September, 2004, I was convicted of theft over $500 and sentenced to 3 years of supervised probation at the T.B.O.P.P. in Murfreesboro, TN. I do not have any prior criminal history. On March 13, 2006, I attended a concert in Memphis which I had to leave early because of the marijuana smoke (Not only do I not partake, it makes me ill.) On March 23, a drug screen at showed THC in my system, thus, I failed the test. When I told the officer that I don't use drugs, she sent the sample to a lab (Aegis) and told me that results would be available in 7-10 days. What can I expect upon the return of the results? What is the process behind a violation of probation in Tennessee, and what recourse do I have? Also, how can I prepare for this?


Asked on 3/31/06, 3:09 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jes Beard Jes Beard, Attorney at Law

Re: Probation Violation

In addition to hiring a lawyer to help you, I would strongly encourage you to IMMEDIATELY get your own independent drug screen to possibly rebut the results of the test that has already been taken.

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Answered on 4/09/06, 4:07 pm
Kerry Haymaker Haymaker & Heroux, P.C.

Re: Probation Violation

The short answer to your question is that youNEED a lawyer. Contact my office via email or call another lawyer, but retain a lawyer.

Kerr Haymaker

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Answered on 3/31/06, 11:36 am


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