Whether you were arrested for a criminal offense or convicted of one, each case can result in a criminal record in Tennessee. Having a permanent record means anyone who decides to run a background check can see your past criminal activity. This can make it difficult to obtain a new job or keep being employed, apply for college, find housing, and take advantage of other opportunities in life. To ...
DUI charges are extremely serious and can have a lasting impact on your personal and professional life. These types of convictions could wind up hurting your job prospects, damaging your relationships with family and friends, and may even cost you your freedom. If you are facing charges for a repeat DUI offense , make sure you know what you’re up against. Understanding the Penalties In Tennessee, ...
White collar crimes are criminal acts that generally have to do with financial or personal gain. Someone who commits a white collar crime might steal from their company’s accounts or omit crucial information on their taxes in order to earn a higher return, for example. Although these crimes are usually nonviolent, they can still incur very serious penalties, especially if a large amount of money ...
When couples go through a divorce , one of the biggest concerns is often whether or not they will be able to keep their house. Whether you’ve owned your house for 1 month or 10 years, it can be extremely difficult to part from your home. On the other hand, you might wish to let go of the home in favor of other marital assets that mean more to you. Whatever your situation, make sure you know how ...
When one or both spouses are members of the military, both partners are entitled to certain military benefits. However, when a marriage ends, many people are uncertain about how their divorce will affect their military benefits. Many of these issues are regulated under the Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act (USFSPA). This is a federal law that entitles ex-spouses to certain military ...
Many of us look forward to the holidays and associate it with fond and cheerful memories. It is a time when we all tend to make more time to spend with close friends and family to show how much we appreciate and love them. However, if you are divorced and share children with your ex-spouse, celebrating the holidays can get a little tricky, especially if it is your first time navigating this ...
DUI charges are extremely serious and can have a lasting impact on your personal and professional life. These types of convictions could wind up hurting your job prospects, damaging your relationships with family and friends, and may even cost you your freedom. If you are facing charges for a repeat DUI offense , make sure you know what you’re up against. Understanding the Penalties In Tennessee, ...
If you were arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Tennessee, you could face serious repercussions. However, the way in which you handle your situation from here forward will determine how severe the repercussions will be. In the state of Tennessee, if an officer has cause to believe you have been driving while drunk, you could be arrested on DUI charges. If convicted, ...
The DUI checkpoint- coming across one of these during a late night drive can be nerve-wracking, even if you have not had any alcohol that night. People rarely expect to run into one of these stops, and because they do not know their rights, they sometimes agree to tests or searches that they did not have to submit to. After the experience is over, many people wonder if the stop was even legal to ...
When a couple goes through a divorce , they must decide who the children will live with, how will keep the house, and how much alimony and child support one spouse must pay to the other. Additionally, many families must also decide who gets to keep the family pet. Whether it’s a dog, cat, parrot, or hamster, these animals bring a significant amount of joy to their human caretakers. Although pets ...
Have you been charged with or convicted of domestic assault? In Tennessee, domestic assault charges can drastically influence your child custody case, especially if you and your child’s other parent are both fighting for custody rights. When dealing with child custody matters, the court will look at both parents in an attempt to find a parenting arrangement that will work in the best interest of ...
When couples go through a divorce , one of the biggest concerns is often whether or not they will be able to keep their house. Whether you’ve owned your house for 1 month or 10 years, it can be extremely difficult to part from your home. On the other hand, you might wish to let go of the home in favor of other marital assets that mean more to you. Whatever your situation, make sure you know how ...
A recent article by the American Bar Association asked the question, “are lawyers getting too specialized?”. The author’s theory was that as attorneys continue to become hyperspecialized, they lose the ability to solve more complex legal problems because they have lost the 10,000 foot view, or as he called it, the “legal sixth sense”. In other words, lawyers who are specialists lack the ability to ...
In November 2016, we announced that criminal defense attorney and partner Chris Clark had successfully persuaded the State of Tennessee to dismiss first degree murder charges against a client. Well, it has happened again. On July 16, 2018, the State of Tennessee dismissed first degree murder and other serious felonies against a client. The client was charged in a six-count indictment that included ...
One of Tennessee’s most valued assets is its abundance of natural wildlife. Our wildlife population includes several species of big game and has been a draw to hunters for generations. The state is as serious as ever about protecting that resource. Tennessee has always had in place various wildlife laws regarding those who poach big game animals. However, local landowners began working with ...
In the state of Tennessee, when a person is abused, threatened, stalked, harassed, or a victim of domestic violence , they may seek a protective order with the courts which requires their alleged abuser to stay a certain distance away from them. Also known as “restraining orders,” these orders usually remain active for one year, though they may be modified by the courts as they see fit. But what ...
So you are going onto Fort Campbell. You pull up to the check point with your ID ready. The MP tells you that you have been selected for a random vehicle search. You suddenly remember that you have your handgun in your vehicle. You have a carry permit but the weapon is not registered with the military base which means that you are not authorized to bring it on Ft. Campbell. Is this a problem? ...
