What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony charge?

How is someone charged with a crime?

What happens when someone is arrested and why is he allowed out on bond?

What is an arraignment?

What if I am the defendant in a criminal case in general sessions court, do I need an attorney?

What if I only have a case involving a suspended driver’s license and no other charges?

What if I am a defendant and I need a continuance in my case?

What happens at a preliminary hearing?

Why does it sometimes take so long for a case to go before the grand jury?

My case as a defendant (or the one I am interested in as a victim/witness) was bound over or waived to the grand jury. When will I know whether the case has been indicted by the grand jury?

What happens after a case is indicted by the grand jury and the defendant has been arraigned by the judge in criminal court? 

How are jurors selected for jury duty and how do I get off of jury duty?

Why do we often get called in for jury duty and wait around only to be sent home? 

What if I am a victim or witness in a criminal case and need information about the status of a case?

What if I need to know more than the status of the case, e.g. I need to give you a new address as to where to contact me about upcoming court dates, or I need to give an amount for restitution or to tell you about some information that will be helpful in prosecuting the case? 

What money am I entitled to as a victim of crime? 

How does Tennessee’s sentencing law work? 

What if I have a problem with my child support case and cannot get through to anyone in Nashville at the Child Support Receipting/Payment Unit or in Kingston at the Child Support Enforcement Office?  Call 865-376-0081 x 127

To whom do I report illegal drug activity in my neighborhood?