Legal Question in Criminal Law in Tennessee
sentencing
My son is in prison in Tn.He was told by his attorney and assistant D.Aif he signed a nolo contendere he was not pleading guility and would only have to serve 1/3 of a10 year sentence.now,they tell us it is up to the state and what they told him doesn't mean anything.Is there anything we can do?
Asked on 3/29/01, 10:43 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregory Smith
Law Office of Gregory D. Smith
Re: sentencing
You may wish to seek a post-conviction or to seek to set aside the plea. For more info, see www.gsmithlawfirm.com
Answered on 6/01/01, 5:46 pm
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