Changes to Tennessee’s !2 hour hold in domestic violence cases is set for committee review this afternoon . Current law requires that anyone arrested for a domestic violence charge must be held in custody for 12 hours before one could make a bail bond. A judge has discretion to waive the 12 hour hold .
New Tactics in Prosecuting Domestic Violence Cases
Earlier this week , I posted on the new changes in the docketing of domestic violence cases in Nashville Davidson County Tennessee. With new concepts in how to process domestic violence cases also comes new strategies in prosecuting the cases. It used to be if a witness did not appear in court after being subpoenaed
Changes in Nashville’s Domestic Violence Procedure
Last September , there began a shift in the procedure in how domestic violence cases are handled in Nashville Davidson County Tennessee. It has been almost six months since some major changes have been instituted. It all started with a study from Mayor Karl Dean’s office on how to combat domestic violence in Nashville .
Should You Watch Judge Judy Before You Go To Court ?
Last week , I had to buy a new cell phone. It took a long time at the store and they had a TV with a couch . So , I sat down for the wait. Judge Judy was on TV. I have to admit I don’t watch the TV judge shows. I see enough of judges