It’s imperative you retain legal representation immediately if you’re facing a felony conviction for sexual assault in Tennessee. When it comes to sexual assault, Tennessee has very strict laws and even harsher punishments. Tennessee currently prosecutes sex crimes based on 12 sexual offense categories. These 12 categories are all felony crimes with significant penalties including costly fines and ...
If you were arrested for a DUI, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you need to take immediate action to protect your rights and your future. DUI charges are extremely serious, and if you are convicted, you could wind up dealing with severe, lasting repercussions. Most people associate DUI charges with alcohol consumption, but drivers can also be charged for driving while under the ...
Even though the terms theft, robbery, and burglary are often used interchangeably, they are actually defined as three distinct crimes. All three crimes do have a few things in common, including the fact that all have to deal with stealing another’s rightful property. However, there are several ways in which each of these crimes differs, not only by definition, but also by their potential ...
When you own a business, you know how important it is to protect your assets and interests before they’re threatened. Unfortunately, if you and your spouse divorce, this may become a top priority. In a marriage, all assets and properties owned by one spouse fall under the ownership of both spouses, which means your spouse may be entitled to a share of your business. Even if your spouse has had ...
Divorce is never easy, but when kids are involved the legal process can be even more difficult to deal with. Whether you and your spouse are on cordial terms or not, you might disagree about how to handle child custody after your split. You might not agree about where the child should live, how time should be split between parents, or who will take the child to and from school. There are countless ...
The divorce process is difficult in many ways, but everyone deals with their divorce differently. While some people may feel emotionally overwhelmed, sad, upset, or confused, other people feel excited and ready to move forward with their lives. Some people even decide to move on by dating during their divorce. However, dating during divorce can come with its own set of risks and upsets. If you are ...
If you were arrested for a DUI, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you need to take immediate action to protect your rights and your future. DUI charges are extremely serious, and if you are convicted, you could wind up dealing with severe, lasting repercussions. Most people associate DUI charges with alcohol consumption, but drivers can also be charged for driving while under the ...
A field sobriety test consists of physical tasks that the person suspected of DUI will need to perform to prove that they are able to safely drive their vehicle. Field sobriety tests usually include making a person walk in a straight line or having them touch the tip of their finger to their nose while standing on one leg. Reciting the alphabet backwards is also another common field sobriety test. ...
If you have been arrested for a DUI or DWI , especially if it is your first time, it can be a scary and stressful experience. What steps do I need to take first? Will I automatically lose my driver’s license? Will I go to jail? It is critical to understand the proper steps to take immediately after your arrest in order to obtain the most favorable outcome of your case. The following are five ...
Grandparents often play major roles in the lives of their grandchildren. Children usually benefit from the love, attention, and care of additional family members, not just their parents, and can form strong attachments to their grandparents, especially. Some grandparents see their grandkids for Sunday dinners, or act as week-day babysitters, or some might even live with their kids and grandkids ...
Sharing time with your child isn’t easy, whether you and your co-parent get along or not. During the summer months, kids are often out of school, parents plan vacations, and friends and family members throw weekend barbeques and pool parties. Summertime can be a great time to bond with your kids and make memories, but those memories depend largely on whether or not you can work out a feasible ...
Divorce is never easy, but when kids are involved the legal process can be even more difficult to deal with. Whether you and your spouse are on cordial terms or not, you might disagree about how to handle child custody after your split. You might not agree about where the child should live, how time should be split between parents, or who will take the child to and from school. There are countless ...
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 ...
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 ...
