Aggravated Assault Burglary Kidnapping Robbery Vehicular Assault June 27, 2022 Tennessee Penalties Toughest In U.S. Criminal penalties for many crimes are going to increase substantially in Tennessee as of July 1, 2022. Certain crimes committed … Read More
Legal Rights June 27, 2021 Illnesses May Be Mistaken For Intoxication A good DUI defense lawyer will spend sufficient time conferring with one’s client to determine whether the arresting officer mistook … Read More
Unlawful Carrying or Possessing Weapons Unlawful Carrying or Possessing Weapons April 08, 2021 Tennessee Handgun Law Defense As of April 8, 2021, Tennessee created an exception to the offense of unlawful carrying of a firearm. Accordingly, it … Read More
Driving on a Suspended License Driving on a Suspended/Revoked License DUI December 27, 2020 Tennessee Department of Safety Offers Online License Reinstatement We are often asked to assist people who have had their driver’s license revoked as a result driving under the … Read More
DUI December 18, 2020 What Is An Ignition Interlock Device? Tennessee law requires the use of an Ignition Interlock Device (“IID”) for most motorists upon conviction of Driving Under the … Read More
Careless Driving Driving on a Suspended/Revoked License December 03, 2020 TDOS Offers New Online Features for License Reinstatement On December 2, 2020, the Tennessee Department of Safety (TDOS) announced new online services available for those with suspended or revoked … Read More
Felony Offenses July 08, 2015 What is a Felony? A felony offense is a criminal act committed in violation of the laws of the State of Tennessee. Punishment for … Read More
Misdemeanor Offenses June 01, 2015 What is a Misdemeanor? A misdemeanor offense is a criminal act committed in violation of the laws of the state of Tennessee. Punishment for … Read More
Felony Offenses Misdemeanor Offenses November 24, 2014 May a Misdemeanor Crime be Elevated to a Felony Offense? Tennessee crimes that may result in jail sentences are classified as either misdemeanor or felony offenses. The penalties and ramifications … Read More
Vandalism October 29, 2014 Halloween: Ghouls, Goblins, Pranksters or Felons? As fall approaches, Tennesseans inevitably begin stockpiling sweets and carving pumpkins in anticipation of Halloween. Originally, the holiday derived from … Read More
Felony Offenses Leaving the Scene of an Accident Misdemeanor Offenses Traffic Offenses February 11, 2014 Leaving the Scene of an Accident All drivers have the duty to stop and help if involved in a car crash or accident. Many times, a … Read More
Felony Offenses Legal Rights Misdemeanor Offenses January 31, 2014 Bail (Getting Released from Jail) Tennessee Code Annotated § 40-11-104 and the statutes that follow govern the rights of a defendant in relation to bail. … Read More
Felony Offenses Legal Rights Misdemeanor Offenses January 06, 2014 Expunging (Erasing) Your Criminal Record If you have been charged with a felony or misdemeanor crime, but were never convicted, you may petition the court … Read More
Misdemeanor Offenses Shoplifting December 02, 2013 How Serious Is Shoplifting? As the winter Holidays approach, merchants and shopping malls become more vigilant in trying to deter shoplifters. It is important … Read More
Burglary Felony Offenses Misdemeanor Offenses Robbery Shoplifting Theft Theft November 18, 2013 What are the Differences Between Burglary, Robbery and Theft in Tennessee? Many people believe that burglary, robbery and theft can be used interchangeably because they all involve the unlawful taking of … Read More
Public Intoxication November 14, 2013 Can I be Convicted of “Public Intoxication” on My Own Front Porch? In Tennessee, it is possible to be charged and convicted of Public Intoxication—even if you are drinking on your own … Read More
Felony Offenses Legal Rights Misdemeanor Offenses October 17, 2013 If I Am Arrested, Do I Have to Answer Police Questions? If you are arrested, the police must read you your Miranda rights if they want to: 1. Question you; and … Read More
Aggravated Assault Assault & Domestic Assault Felony Offenses Misdemeanor Offenses September 30, 2013 What is the Difference Between Simple and Aggravated Assault in Tennessee? In the state of Tennessee, simple assault occurs when a person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another … Read More
DUI September 23, 2013 Can I Refuse to Take a Breath Test in Tennessee? In the state of Tennessee, the law dictates that all licensed drivers automatically consent to a chemical test if they … Read More
Legal Rights May 22, 2013 What legal rights do have if I am arrested for a Tennessee crime? Everyone in Tennessee has certain rights that are guaranteed by both the United States and Tennessee Constitutions. In fact, those … Read More
Uncategorized February 28, 2010 You don’t have to be over the legal limit of .08% to be convicted of DUI Most people erroneously believe that one can’t be convicted of DUI if one registers below .08% blood alcohol level. Recently, … Read More
DUI Uncategorized November 02, 2009 Can You Get a Tennessee DUI on a Motorized La-Z-Boy? Recent headlines have read: “DWI in a La-Z-Boy” “Man Charged with Drunk Driving on a Bar Stool” “Man Arrested For … Read More