Petition to Suspend Sentence — Free Case Review

If a loved one is serving a Davidson County sentence of six years or less, you may be able to bring them home early under Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-306(c). I’m Nathan Cate — I file these petitions in Davidson County Criminal Court. This page is the fastest way to start.

Free case review. Call or text (615) 664-8083, or complete the intake below and I’ll call you.


Free Case Review

Fill this out as completely as possible. If you are filling it out on behalf of an incarcerated family member, that is fine — note your relationship in the form. Anything you do not know, leave blank — we will gather the rest when I call you.

Only your name and phone number are required. Everything else helps me evaluate faster.

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Thank you. Nathan will personally review your intake and call you as soon as possible. If urgent, call or text (615) 664-8083.

Eligibility Self-Check

Check every item that applies. Gaps do not always disqualify a case — I’ll review everything with you on the call.

Eligibility factors (check all that apply)

Person Filling Out This Form

Defendant Information

Case Information

Plea or trial?

Time Served & Institutional Record

Disciplinary write-ups?

New charges or convictions since incarceration?

Programs Completed or Enrolled

Check all that apply

Release Plan

Employment lined up?

Support System


📞 Questions? Call or text (615) 664-8083. Available 24/7.

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Information on this page is general and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is different. Contact Cate Law for a case-specific consultation.