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Hey guys. I am new to this board but thought I would check it out after spending some time on r/bonnaroo. I have gone to bonnaroo every year since its inception. I am also a local attorney and wanted to share details of the new process for handling charges that was implemented last year. This is a place to ask questions you may have, and I will try to answer all that I can. As someone who loves attending bonnaroo and being part of the community there, I hope you don’t need this information, but it is here in case you do.
Last year brought changes to the way criminal charges resulting from the festival were handled. The 14th year of bonnaroo was the first year that District Attorney General Craig Northcott presided over the cases. In years past, criminal citations and charges were treated differently during bonnaroo. Typically, Defendants were sent a letter from the District Attorney’s Office and the Court Clerk indicating that with the payment of a fine, the charges would be dismissed or retired after a certain period of time. The more serous the offense, the larger the fine assessed.
Last year, criminal charges resulting from bonnaroo were supposed to be treated the same as every other crime in Coffee County. However, what we found is that the process for festival offenses is still much different than the process used the rest of the year, and we expect the same this year.
What does this mean for you? If you are arrested or cited for any criminal offense while you are in Coffee County for bonnaroo, you will have to make regular court appearances or have a licensed attorney appear on your behalf, and you will be prosecuted through the justice system.
We understand that sometimes unfortunate things happen and at bonnaroo it is usually a case of bad luck and timing rather than bad people or actions. If you find yourself in this situation and need the assistance of an attorney, you can contact us at (615)896-4211, jhershman@mitchellattorneys.com or through our website at mitchellattorneys.com
We can work with you on fees and will try to minimize travel and costs for out-of-state clients. The major benefit of retaining an attorney with knowledge of the system is most of the leg work and negotiation can be done prior to the first time you are required to be in court. For most of our clients last year, they were only required to make one court appearance, and for others (depending on the charges and criminal history) we were able to completely avoid the need for their appearance in court. Almost everyone we represented last year will be able to keep the conviction off of their record and have their charge expunged. Every situation is different, but our knowledge of the local system and professional relationship with the District Attorney’s office will help ensure the most favorable result for your individual case.
I will be on the farm experiencing bonnaroo as always. Enjoy your time in Middle Tennessee and at bonnaroo.
Hey guys. I am new to this board but thought I would check it out after spending some time on r/bonnaroo. I have gone to bonnaroo every year since its inception. I am also a local attorney and wanted to share details of the new process for handling charges that was implemented last year. This is a place to ask questions you may have, and I will try to answer all that I can. As someone who loves attending bonnaroo and being part of the community there, I hope you don’t need this information, but it is here in case you do.
Last year brought changes to the way criminal charges resulting from the festival were handled. The 14th year of bonnaroo was the first year that District Attorney General Craig Northcott presided over the cases. In years past, criminal citations and charges were treated differently during bonnaroo. Typically, Defendants were sent a letter from the District Attorney’s Office and the Court Clerk indicating that with the payment of a fine, the charges would be dismissed or retired after a certain period of time. The more serous the offense, the larger the fine assessed.
Last year, criminal charges resulting from bonnaroo were supposed to be treated the same as every other crime in Coffee County. However, what we found is that the process for festival offenses is still much different than the process used the rest of the year, and we expect the same this year.
What does this mean for you? If you are arrested or cited for any criminal offense while you are in Coffee County for bonnaroo, you will have to make regular court appearances or have a licensed attorney appear on your behalf, and you will be prosecuted through the justice system.
We understand that sometimes unfortunate things happen and at bonnaroo it is usually a case of bad luck and timing rather than bad people or actions. If you find yourself in this situation and need the assistance of an attorney, you can contact us at (615)896-4211, jhershman@mitchellattorneys.com or through our website at mitchellattorneys.com
We can work with you on fees and will try to minimize travel and costs for out-of-state clients. The major benefit of retaining an attorney with knowledge of the system is most of the leg work and negotiation can be done prior to the first time you are required to be in court. For most of our clients last year, they were only required to make one court appearance, and for others (depending on the charges and criminal history) we were able to completely avoid the need for their appearance in court. Almost everyone we represented last year will be able to keep the conviction off of their record and have their charge expunged. Every situation is different, but our knowledge of the local system and professional relationship with the District Attorney’s office will help ensure the most favorable result for your individual case.
I will be on the farm experiencing bonnaroo as always. Enjoy your time in Middle Tennessee and at bonnaroo.
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