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Facing serious drug charges in tennessee, its crucial to understand your rights during traffic stops and searches. Officers need probable cause or consent to search your vehicle. Prolonged detention without cause may violate the fourth amendment. If evidence was obtained unlawfully, it might be suppressed. Document any discrepancies in the stops reasoning and missing evidence, like a 911 call. If your public defender is ineffective, you can request a new one or seek a pro bono lawyer. File a motion to suppress evidence and communicate effectively with your lawyer to strengthen your defense.Full Conversation
Redena Lee
Hi Redena! How can I assist you with your legal issue today? Could you provide more details about your situation?
I have pending charges that are coming up for being set for trial the charges are possession of methamphetamine over half a gram/manufacturing/@delivery/ sa*le the next charge is
Redena, those are serious charges. It's crucial to get professional legal help. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can assist you with your case?
The next charge was received the same day it is possession of drug paraphernalia
Redena, those charges are quite serious. It's best to get professional legal help. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers in Tennessee who can better assist you with your case?
And while I was in jail for the first two charges and officer asked me if I would unlock my phone so that they may get information out of it and they offered to not prosecute me for anything they find in it if I would unlock the phone I refused and told them that they had to get a warrant and when I got out of jail I removed my phone from my iCloud which in essence erase the phone and they came back and arrested me two days later for tampering with evidence destruction of evidence which is kind of the same charge
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Redena, this situation seems quite complex and may benefit from legal expertise. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
I can't afford a lawyer I currently have a county public defender who is not in my opinion working for me so I really need help
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Can you give me a bit more information about the issue?
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Can you give me a bit more information about the issue?
Yes you may connect me with a lawyer but I don't have any money to pay for the advice
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Redena, it appears you have a complex legal situation that might require professional legal help. To connect you with local lawyers, I'll need some information.
What is your phone number?
Redena, it appears you have a complex legal situation that might require professional legal help. To connect you with local lawyers, I'll need some information.
What is your phone number?
My phone number is *-*-*
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What is your zipcode?
Redena, this appears to be a high-value case that requires professional legal assistance. Let's get you connected with local lawyers.
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Name: Redena Lee
Email: *-*-1169none@none.com
Phone: *-*-*
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Reason: pending charges for possession of methamphetamine over half a gram/manufacturing/delivery/sale, possession of drug paraphernalia, tampering with evidence, and destruction of evidence
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This case is in Tennessee and I'd like to know about when an officer hold you on the side of the road for what can be excessive and getting information that they found afterwards suppressed I'd also like to know about the rights I have concerning them searching my vehicle and having a drug dog run around my vehicle
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Here are your rights regarding traffic stops, searches, and drug dogs in Tennessee:
- Unreasonable Detention: Officers cannot hold you for longer than necessary to handle the reason for the stop. Prolonged detention without cause may violate the Fourth Amendment.
- Vehicle Searches: Officers need probable cause or your consent to search your vehicle without a warrant.
- Drug Dogs: An officer can use a drug dog during a lawful traffic stop, but using it should not unduly prolong the stop.
Would you like more specific details or help with something else?
Here are your rights regarding traffic stops, searches, and drug dogs in Tennessee:
- Unreasonable Detention: Officers cannot hold you for longer than necessary to handle the reason for the stop. Prolonged detention without cause may violate the Fourth Amendment.
- Vehicle Searches: Officers need probable cause or your consent to search your vehicle without a warrant.
- Drug Dogs: An officer can use a drug dog during a lawful traffic stop, but using it should not unduly prolong the stop.
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So if the stop was initiated and * minutes after the stop was initiated the officers ran my license and * minutes after the stop was initiated my license came back all clear and they continue to hold me without writing a ticket or probable cause in my opinion until a drug dog arrived at * minutes after the stop was initiated would that be considered excessive
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It sounds like your stop may have been prolonged unreasonably, potentially violating the Fourth Amendment. The legality of the evidence obtained might be challenged.
Would you like specific information on how to potentially suppress this evidence in court?
It sounds like your stop may have been prolonged unreasonably, potentially violating the Fourth Amendment. The legality of the evidence obtained might be challenged.
Would you like specific information on how to potentially suppress this evidence in court?
Yes
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To suppress evidence obtained during an allegedly prolonged traffic stop in Tennessee, you can argue the following points:
- Unreasonable Detention: The stop was extended beyond a reasonable time without a valid reason.
- Fourth Amendment Violation: The prolonged stop without probable cause could be deemed unconstitutional.
- Evidence Suppression: If the court finds the detention unreasonable, evidence obtained during this time may be inadmissible.
Would you like more information on how to present these arguments in court?
To suppress evidence obtained during an allegedly prolonged traffic stop in Tennessee, you can argue the following points:
- Unreasonable Detention: The stop was extended beyond a reasonable time without a valid reason.
- Fourth Amendment Violation: The prolonged stop without probable cause could be deemed unconstitutional.
- Evidence Suppression: If the court finds the detention unreasonable, evidence obtained during this time may be inadmissible.
Would you like more information on how to present these arguments in court?
Yes
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To present these arguments in court, consider the following steps:
- File a Motion to Suppress: Your attorney should file a motion to suppress the evidence obtained during the prolonged detention.
- Gather Evidence: Collect any evidence that shows the timeline of the stop and the actions of the officers.
- Court Hearing: Present your arguments regarding unreasonable detention and Fourth Amendment violations during the hearing.
Would you like more detailed information on any of these steps?
To present these arguments in court, consider the following steps:
- File a Motion to Suppress: Your attorney should file a motion to suppress the evidence obtained during the prolonged detention.
- Gather Evidence: Collect any evidence that shows the timeline of the stop and the actions of the officers.
- Court Hearing: Present your arguments regarding unreasonable detention and Fourth Amendment violations during the hearing.
Would you like more detailed information on any of these steps?
My court-appointed lawyer did file for a motion of Discovery in the motion of discovery there is a video from the body cam of two separate officers that is present but it is the counties rule that only a lawyer can have the video the defendant is not allowed to have the video
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In Tennessee, the rule allowing only lawyers to view body cam footage is common. Your court-appointed lawyer can review the video and present the relevant details in court. Discuss with your lawyer the specific points you want to challenge based on the footage.
Would you like more detailed information on how to work with your lawyer to prepare for your case?
In Tennessee, the rule allowing only lawyers to view body cam footage is common. Your court-appointed lawyer can review the video and present the relevant details in court. Discuss with your lawyer the specific points you want to challenge based on the footage.
Would you like more detailed information on how to work with your lawyer to prepare for your case?
Do I not have the right to review the video myself so that I might find ways to assist in my own defense
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In Tennessee, defendants generally do not have the right to personally review body cam footage; this is typically restricted to their attorneys. However, you can work closely with your lawyer to ensure they review it thoroughly and discuss the critical points with you.
Do you need any more information on working with your lawyer?
In Tennessee, defendants generally do not have the right to personally review body cam footage; this is typically restricted to their attorneys. However, you can work closely with your lawyer to ensure they review it thoroughly and discuss the critical points with you.
Do you need any more information on working with your lawyer?
The current lawyer I've got is not the one that mentioned the timeline he hasn't even watched the entire video my original public defender had to excuse himself from the case because of conflict of interest because the drugs that I went to purchase that day were for the lawyers boyfriend unbeknownst to the lawyer until they already had my case and I felt like I should tell them all the details so they remove their self in case they were called to testify
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It sounds like you have a complex situation. Here are steps to consider:
- Request Timeline Review: Request your current lawyer to review the video timeline and evidence.
- File a Complaint: If your lawyer isn't adequately assisting you, you can file a complaint with the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility.
- Seek Replacement: Request the court to assign a different public defender due to ineffective assistance.
Would you like more detailed information on any of these steps?
It sounds like you have a complex situation. Here are steps to consider:
- Request Timeline Review: Request your current lawyer to review the video timeline and evidence.
- File a Complaint: If your lawyer isn't adequately assisting you, you can file a complaint with the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility.
- Seek Replacement: Request the court to assign a different public defender due to ineffective assistance.
Would you like more detailed information on any of these steps?
Is there any way that I can get a pro bono lawyer based on the fact that I've had two from the public defender's office that did not properly defend me
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It's possible to get a pro bono lawyer if you can demonstrate inadequate representation by your public defenders. Consider these steps:
- Document Issues: Keep a record of all instances of inadequate defense.
- File a Complaint: Submit a complaint with the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility.
- Request New Counsel: Petition the court for a new public defender or to appoint a pro bono lawyer due to ineffective assistance.
Would you like more details on any of these steps?
It's possible to get a pro bono lawyer if you can demonstrate inadequate representation by your public defenders. Consider these steps:
- Document Issues: Keep a record of all instances of inadequate defense.
- File a Complaint: Submit a complaint with the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility.
- Request New Counsel: Petition the court for a new public defender or to appoint a pro bono lawyer due to ineffective assistance.
Would you like more details on any of these steps?
Yes
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To get more details on the steps:
- Document Issues: Keep a detailed record of all instances where your public defenders failed to adequately represent you. This can include missed deadlines, failure to file important motions, or lack of communication.
- File a Complaint: Submit a complaint to the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility. You can contact them through their website or by calling their office.
- Request New Counsel: File a motion with the court explaining why you believe you have received ineffective assistance of counsel. Provide evidence from your documented issues. Request that the court appoints a new public defender or consider finding a pro bono attorney for you.
Would you like help with any specific step or more details on how to file the motion?
To get more details on the steps:
- Document Issues: Keep a detailed record of all instances where your public defenders failed to adequately represent you. This can include missed deadlines, failure to file important motions, or lack of communication.
- File a Complaint: Submit a complaint to the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility. You can contact them through their website or by calling their office.
- Request New Counsel: File a motion with the court explaining why you believe you have received ineffective assistance of counsel. Provide evidence from your documented issues. Request that the court appoints a new public defender or consider finding a pro bono attorney for you.
Would you like help with any specific step or more details on how to file the motion?
Okay so I think that the timeline is my best defense also when the officers pull me over the officer that initiated the stop came to my passenger window and said that they pull me over because they had received a call to * stating that there was a white vehicle running cars off the road and I was in a white GMC Jimmy the officers did not check for sobriety or mechanical soundness of the vehicle they did however immediately ask me if they could search the vehicle and if I had any large sums of money on me when we filed the motion of Discovery the reason that they stated in their arrest warrant for the stop which by the way the arresting officer is not the officer that initiated the stop but the arresting officer said that he witnessed me cross the double yellow line it does not say how many times and I can say honestly I did not cross the double yellow line because I knew that there were three car loads of officers behind me and I was being very careful
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Given your detailed account, here's some information that may help with your defense:
- Timeline Discrepancies: Emphasize the different reasons given for the stop (* call vs. crossing the double yellow line).
- Officer Testimonies: Highlight that the arresting officer was not the one to witness the alleged traffic violation.
Would you like more detailed information on how to use these points in your defense?
Given your detailed account, here's some information that may help with your defense:
- Timeline Discrepancies: Emphasize the different reasons given for the stop (* call vs. crossing the double yellow line).
- Officer Testimonies: Highlight that the arresting officer was not the one to witness the alleged traffic violation.
Would you like more detailed information on how to use these points in your defense?
I never got the call that supposedly went into * it was not part of the discovery
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Here are some points to consider for your defense:
- Missing * Call: The absence of the * call in discovery could be critical. Highlight this omission to question the validity of the stop.
- Inconsistent Reasons: Emphasize the conflicting reasons for the stop (* call vs. crossing the double yellow line).
Would you like more information on how to present these arguments to your lawyer or in court?
Here are some points to consider for your defense:
- Missing * Call: The absence of the * call in discovery could be critical. Highlight this omission to question the validity of the stop.
- Inconsistent Reasons: Emphasize the conflicting reasons for the stop (* call vs. crossing the double yellow line).
Would you like more information on how to present these arguments to your lawyer or in court?
Yes
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To present these arguments to your lawyer or in court, consider these steps:
- Prepare Documentation: Document all instances of conflicting reasons for the stop and the omission of the * call in discovery.
- Communicate Effectively: Discuss these points clearly with your lawyer. If your current lawyer is unresponsive, request a new one.
- Motion to Suppress: Emphasize these discrepancies in a motion to suppress the evidence obtained during the stop.
Would you like more details on how to file a motion to suppress or how to request a new lawyer?
To present these arguments to your lawyer or in court, consider these steps:
- Prepare Documentation: Document all instances of conflicting reasons for the stop and the omission of the * call in discovery.
- Communicate Effectively: Discuss these points clearly with your lawyer. If your current lawyer is unresponsive, request a new one.
- Motion to Suppress: Emphasize these discrepancies in a motion to suppress the evidence obtained during the stop.
Would you like more details on how to file a motion to suppress or how to request a new lawyer?
Yes, more info on both
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Filing a Motion to Suppress:
*. Document Discrepancies: Gather all documentation showing conflicting reasons for the stop and the missing * call.
*. Draft Motion: Your lawyer should draft a motion to suppress, detailing these discrepancies and arguing that the stop was unlawful.
*. Submit Motion: The motion should be filed with the court before your trial date.
*. Document Discrepancies: Gather all documentation showing conflicting reasons for the stop and the missing * call.
*. Draft Motion: Your lawyer should draft a motion to suppress, detailing these discrepancies and arguing that the stop was unlawful.
*. Submit Motion: The motion should be filed with the court before your trial date.
Requesting a New Lawyer:
*. Document Issues: Keep a detailed record of your current lawyer's shortcomings.
*. File a Motion for New Counsel: Explain your reasons for believing you have received ineffective assistance and request a new public defender or pro bono lawyer.
*. Submit Evidence: Provide evidence from your documented issues to support your request.
Would you like more specific guidance on either of these steps?
*. Document Issues: Keep a detailed record of your current lawyer's shortcomings.
*. File a Motion for New Counsel: Explain your reasons for believing you have received ineffective assistance and request a new public defender or pro bono lawyer.
*. Submit Evidence: Provide evidence from your documented issues to support your request.
Would you like more specific guidance on either of these steps?
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