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09/15/2021
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
AT NASHVILLE
IN RE: THOMAS A. TANSIL, JR., BPR #017582
An Attorney Licensed to Practice Law in Tennessee
(Henry County)
_______________________________
No. _ M2021-01066-SC-BAR-BP
BOPR No. 2021-3199-8-AW-22.3
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ORDER OF ENFORCEMENT
This matter is before the Court pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 22.3, upon a Notice
of Submission filed by Disciplinary Counsel for the Board of Professional Responsibility
consisting of a certified copy of the Plea Agreement with the State of Tennessee in the
Circuit Court of Carroll County, Tennessee, Twenty-Fourth Judicial District, Docket No.
2020-CR-151 (attached as Exhibit A), demonstrating that Thomas A. Tansil, Jr., a
Tennessee attorney, has pled guilty to three felony offenses.
IT IS THEREFORE, CONSIDERED, ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED
BY THE COURT THAT:
1. Thomas A. Tansil, Jr. is suspended from the practice of law on this date
pending further orders of this Court, pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 22.3;
2. This matter shall be referred to the Board of Professional Responsibility for
the institution of a formal proceeding in which the sole issue to be determined shall be the
extent of the final discipline;
3. Thomas A. Tansil, Jr. shall fully comply with the provisions of Tenn. Sup.
Ct. R. 9, § 28, concerning disbarred or suspended attorneys; and
4. The Board of Professional Responsibility shall cause notice of this
suspension to be published as required by Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 28.11.
PER CURIAM
FILFD
CASE #
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CARRQLL COUNTY,TENNESSA.M.
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TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUN 1.4- 2021
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STATE OF-TENNESSEE OARRoLLOO ()UR'
BY
VS. , DOCKET NO(S). 2020-CR-15I
THOMAS A.TANS1L,JR.
DEFENDANT
PLEA OF NOLO CONTENDERE AND WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL AND OF APPEAL
'1. My full and correct name is Thomas A. Tansilt Jr., and I am represented by Eeau E. Pemberton', fattoiney,
wliOni I have retained privatelYte reprešent me.
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2. Hpvhig toeived a dopy OfThe indiObngnt and discuOed it witkniy;fittOrnoy, I rinde4tOncI tItC'nature Oftlie
Charge(s)against me aud triy defenseethat could be raised on my .15.0ciali.
3. T understand the minimum and maximum penalties proVided by law,for each Ofthe- charge(s)to be:
Minimum SentenCe/Fine MaximUnt Sentence/Fine
No. 1 Ct. 1 3 years 6 years/110.000 Maximum fine
No. 2 Ct. 2 1 year 2 years/ $5,000 maximuin fine
No. 3 Ct. 3 11 mOnths/29 days/ $2,500 triaximuni•fine
No. 4 Ct. 4 3 years 6 years/ $10,000 maximum fine
4. My attorney has explained the difference between concurrent and,conseeutive sentences and 1 understand
that the sentences imposed on trie in this case an be concurrent or consecutive, in the discretion of the
Court.
5. I understand that my sentence upon a plea ef Nolo Contendere; ifacoepted by the Court, wi1Ipe as-follows:
heft of Pro ert b/w 10 000-$60 000 C Felon 1 N/A N/A
No. Ct. Offense/Class Range Fine Pine of Confinement
2 Tampering with Governmental Records(E Felony) 1 N/A N/A.
No. Ct. Offense/ClaSS Range Fine Place of Confinement
3 0 Computer Offenses(C Felony) 1. N/A N/A .
No. Ct. Offense/Class Range Fine Place Of Confinement
Punishment: Per Agreement with the State of Tennessee,the parties would stiptilate to the plea of Nolo
Contendere to Counts
. 1, 3, and 4 of the Indictment, and the Defendant's sentence would be fixed by the Court as
to the above,charges at a Sentencing'Hearing, ancl the Defendant would so reqUest the same of theCourt as part
of this Agreement.
I, Sarah Bradberry, Circuit Court Clerk of Carr(
County, Tennessee do hereby certify that t[
Upon Agreement with the State of Tennessee, Count 2 ofthe Indictment(OffaialeMaddorttRollIfiturislirtheand correct
copy
Defendant would be Dismissed an State' reemehtt.he original, which appears of record in my off(
in Minute Book Page
Exhibit A This the 3i day of 20A
Sarah Bradberry, CI k
By_._._...,Jart.L&;_QA*_
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I have diseussed with my attorney and fully understand:
I) That I have the right not to plead guilty.
2) That if I enter a plea of guilty,I am entitled to a speedy and public trial by;a jurY or byajudge
sitting without a jury.
3) That at a trial I have the right to the assistance of counse4the right to confront and CrOSs-
ppminc witnesses testifying against me-and the right to CoMpel WitnesSes to appear and testify'
on my behalf,
4) That at a trialrI *Mot lie compelled to take the witnesS stand and incriminate myself.
5) That ifthis Plea is apeepted,Ahere will not be 4 trial and this case is at an end, other than the
iinposing pf a sentence on me by this Coint after a sentencing hearing.
6) That in accepting,thiS Plea,the Court 'May ask me questions and require that I answer under
oath, on the reoOrd:With the assistance of my attOrney and that my answers may latter be used
against me in a prosecution for perjury or the making ofa false statement.
7) That ifI shOuld be fonnd gUilty of another criminal Offense at a later date, the judgment of.
conviction in thiscase maY be used to en ancelhe punishmentfor the subSequent offense.
8) That I have the nght to have a pry impose any fine in. eNcess of $50:00
I an1 pleading guilty ofmrpWn free Will and ($oice .and dOoreby regnea thatmy Pica to;the
charges set forth above be'accepted by the Court, IfthiS aCcepted,11 do hereby expressly'and
knowingly waive myright;tOa trial by jury or by ajudge sitting*thout ajurY-and,s0Mitmyeaselp
the trial judge for .decision beth
. as to my guilt and.
, the punishrnent
â to' . beimposed on me
I fully understand my rightIO haVe4ny2case
. revieW by an Appellate Court,but herelv expresslsi and
knowingly waive my right to file Wien for a New Trial or otherwise appeal the decision made in my
case here today as to the Plea herein entered, while reserving.this tight as to the sentencing phaSe of
this case.
I artify that I am not uudetthe influence of aleohol, narcotics,drugs or any. other mind-altering
substance,that I fully understand the nature of my actions heie Way,and that my adtions are
voluntary and not the result of foree, threats or promises Of any natUre.
This, the day of June, 2021.
kftOrneVfor Defendant