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Your question did not specify who is being declared legally incapacitated or the source of the incapacity, so I need to give a general answer. The law considers certain persons to lack capacity as a matter of law, that is, due to the person's status or condition. For instance, minors (i.e.,... Read more »
The property I live on was purchased by my mother from my grandmother a few years later my grandmother wanted everything out of her name and she transferred ownership to my brother who resides in Ohio hasn't lived in Alabama for many many years back in another section of property he has 10... Read more »
Once you signed the Lease, you acknowledged you were not the owner. Once the Lease expires, and no monthly rental is paid but you pay taxes for several, several years, you might have a defense to his seeking possession. He would be force to file an Ejectment action, and then you defend with... Read more »
In the state of Tennessee
No prior charges
You did not say what contraband is involved. But many Misdemeanors involve a possible 11 month, 29 day Sentence. Meth requires at least 30 days in Jail. Hire an attorney to seek Diversion, Dismissal and Expungement.
It probably has no legal effect. It might be used to cross examine the other owner in Court, but again it is basically worthless. Alot of properties require Titles, like land and cars. Hire an attorney to advise you.
You may be able to Expunge the NCIC record, but DOS handles the MVR and may not want to take it off the last year's points. You have been very lucky, and I would leave it at that.
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