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  • 2025
    • June
    • May
      • What To Know Before You File For Divorce
    • April
      • Relaxing the Rules – Tennessee’s Allowance of Reliable Hearsay Evidence at Bail Hearings
      • The Importance of Updating Legal Documents After Divorce
    • March
      • Social Media During a Divorce
      • Do I Really Need Estate Planning?
    • January
      • How to Choose a Lawyer
      • Creating Effective Parenting Plans for the New Year
  • 2024
    • December
      • Pittman Recognized by Thompson Reuters
    • November
      • Prenuptial Agreements
    • October
      • Drag Racing Now a Felony in Tennessee
      • What to Expect in a Domestic Mediation
      • Is the Smell of Marijuana Probable Cause to Search Without a Warrant?
      • Wrongful DUI Arrests in Tennessee
      • Winter Estate Planning Tips: Ensuring a Smooth Probate Process
      • Military Retirement And Divorce
    • September
      • What Does Insurance Have To Do With Estate Planning?
      • Why Do I Have To Go To Mediation As Part Of My Divorce?
    • July
      • New DUI Limit in Tennessee
    • May
      • Dean Koch Announces This Year's Rigorous Writing Award Winners
  • 2023
    • October
      • Can I Face Weapons Charges for Discharging a Gun in Self-Defense in Tennessee?
      • Do Unmarried Fathers Need to Establish Parental Rights in Tennessee?
    • September
      • Serious Felony Charges in Tennessee
      • Gun Theft is Now a Felony in Tennessee
      • How Legal Prescriptions Could Lead to a DUID Charge
      • Guns and Alcohol
    • August
      • Important Factors to Consider in a Drug Possession Defense
      • The Impact of a DUI on Your Tennessee Driver's License
    • July
      • The Consequences of a Theft Conviction in Tennessee
      • Hit-and-Run Accidents: The Penalties in Tennessee
    • June
      • Misdemeanor and Felony Weapon Possession in TN
      • When Does Domestic Assault Become a Felony in Tennessee?
    • May
      • How Could a Violent Crime Conviction Affect Your Child Custody?
      • The Difference Between Trespassing and Burglary
    • April
      • From Arrest to Acquittal: A Drug Possession Defense Lawyer's Guide to Beating Your Charges
      • How a Domestic Assault Lawyer Can Help You Reclaim Your Life
      • TN Law: Distinguishing Between Simple Possession and Possession with Intent
      • Fighting a DUI Charge: Strategies for Contesting Your Case in Court
    • March
      • How Is a Robbery Allegation Different from a Larceny Accusation?
    • February
      • How the Use of a Firearm Can Elevate Criminal Penalties
      • Which Civil Rights Could Felons Lose in Tennessee?
    • January
      • Effective Defenses Against a Robbery Charge
      • Explaining the Difference Between Domestic Violence and Domestic Abuse
  • 2022
    • December
      • Defenses Against Wrongful Domestic Violence Claims
      • Assault vs. Battery: Is There a Difference?
    • November
      • Effective Defenses Against Drug Paraphernalia Charges
      • How Do Domestic Abuse Claims Affect Divorce Rulings?
    • October
      • Common Mistakes Police Make in Drug Possession Cases
      • Why You Should Stay Silent When the Police Pull You Over
    • September
      • How Does Tennessee Define Drug Paraphernalia?
      • Defenses You Can Use in Your DUI Case
    • August
      • Slapping a Creep at the Bar: Is it Self-Defense?
      • Domestic Assault and Standard Assault: What’s the Difference?
    • July
      • Tennessee's Concealed Carry Laws
      • Could Drinking Kava Tea Lead to a DUI Arrest?
    • June
      • Wills vs. Trusts: Passing Your Assets Along After Death
      • Why You Should Establish Paternity Today
    • May
      • Types of Restraining Orders in Tennessee
      • 3 Effective Defenses Against Assault and Battery
    • April
      • I've Been Accused of Drug Possession. Now What?
      • Tennessee's Drug Paraphernalia Laws
    • March
      • Aggravated DUI in Tennessee
      • What Happens If a Refuse a Breath Test After a TN DUI Arrest?
      • Patton | Pittman would like to congratulate partner Chris Clark on another full acquittal by a jury at trial.
    • February
      • Tennessee Commercial DUI Laws
      • Tennessee Underage DUI Laws
    • January
      • Do I Need an Estate Plan?
      • How Can a Grandparent Gain Custody of a Child?
  • 2021
    • December
      • When Should Families Seek a Conservatorship?
      • How Long Does a DUI Conviction Stay on Your Record?
    • November
      • The Consequences of a Drug Conviction in Tennessee
      • Do All Felonies in Tennessee Carry Prison Time?
    • October
      • Everything You Need to Know About Tennessee DUI Laws
      • Why Couples Struggle With Prenuptial Agreements
    • September
      • How Five Issues Could Derail Your Divorce
      • Can I Get in Trouble for Borrowing My Friend's Gun?
    • August
      • Understanding Domestic Assault Charges in Tennessee
    • July
      • Understanding Tennessee's Drug Paraphernalia Law
      • Community Property Trusts Can Provide Tax Savings Down the Road
    • June
      • Do I Need a Will If I Don't Have Many Assets?
    • May
      • What You Need to Know for a Smooth Military Related Divorce
      • Reality TV Personality Charged in Child Pornography Case
    • April
      • Can My Spouse Discharge Back Child Support in Bankruptcy?
      • What Happens if I Get into Bar Fight in Tennessee?
    • March
      • Penalties and Fines for Drug Charges in Tennessee
      • Rules for Establishing Legal Parental Rights for Unmarried Parents in Tennessee
    • February
      • Don't Forget: Marijuana is Still Illegal in Tennessee
      • Is Distracted Driving a Criminal Offense in Tennessee?
      • WARNING: We have received reports that the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is using a software program BANNED by the Federal
    • January
      • Can COVID Help or Hurt My Criminal Case?
      • The Difference Between Domestic & Aggravated Domestic Assault
      • How Threats Can Lead to Verbal Assault Charges
  • 2020
    • December
      • What Household Objects Can Be Considered Drug Paraphernalia?
      • How Does an Ignition Interlock Device Work?
    • November
      • Can I Get Fired for Getting a DUI?
    • October
      • How Long Does a DUI Charge Stay on My Record?
      • How Can I Defend Myself Against a Tennessee Weapons Charge?
    • August
      • When Should I Create a Will, and How Often Should I Update It?
      • What is a Conservatorship, and Can It be an Abusive Arrangement?
    • July
      • Could I Be Accused of a DUI for Using Legal Substances?
      • How Does the Law Define Domestic Violence?
    • May
      • Do I Have to Take a Breathalyzer Test?
      • Penalties of a Domestic Assault Conviction in Tennessee
    • April
      • Penalties for Weapons Charges in Tennessee
      • Common DUI Defense Strategies
    • March
      • Tips for Handling a DUI in Tennessee
      • Your Guide to Assault & Battery Laws in Tennessee
    • February
      • Understanding a Drug Paraphernalia Charge
      • Do I Have to Take a Field Sobriety Test?
    • January
      • What Are My Rights at a DUI Checkpoint?
  • 2019
    • December
      • What Are a Father’s Rights in Tennessee?
      • Theft, Burglary & Robbery: Is There a Difference?
    • November
      • What Happens if You Are Charged with DUI More than Once?
      • What Are the Consequences of Simple Possession?
    • October
      • Top 5 Benefits of Mediation
      • Pet Trusts: Ensure Your Pet Is Always Taken Care Of
    • September
      • What Can I Do If My Tenant Breaches a Lease Agreement?
      • Types of Assault Charges in Tennessee
    • August
      • Can I Be Convicted of a Weapons Charge if I Carry a Knife?
      • What Is Considered Simple Drug Possession in Tennessee?
    • July
      • What Are the Penalties for a DUI in Tennessee?
      • What Happens When You Are Charged with Domestic Assault?
    • June
      • What Is a Conservatorship?
      • What Is Considered Robbery in Tennessee?
    • May
      • Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With in Tennessee?
      • Possession of a Handgun While Under the Influence in TN
    • April
      • Is it Possible to Modify My Alimony Payments?
      • How Do I Get My Beer Permit?
      • Working Together: Co-Parenting After Divorce
    • March
      • Senate Bill 683 Targets Repeat DUI Offenders
      • When Can I Stop Paying Alimony?
    • February
      • Who Gets the Family Pet in a Tennessee Divorce?
    • January
      • Potential Consequences: What If This Isn’t My First DUI?
      • What is a White Collar Crime?
  • 2018
    • December
      • What Are the Penalties for a DUI in Tennessee?
      • Domestic Violence & Child Custody: What Are My Options?
    • November
      • Who Gets the House in a Divorce?
      • How Can I Modify My Child Custody Agreement?
    • October
      • A Guide to DUI Checkpoints in Tennessee
      • Specialists, General Practitioners, and the Holistic Practice of Law
      • How Does Divorce Affect Military Benefits?
    • September
      • Unauthorized Firearms on Military Installations
      • Surviving the Holiday Season as a Co-Parent
      • Challenging a DUI Charge: Why You Need an Attorney
    • August
      • Labor Day Weekend DUIs
      • Modifying a Child Support Order
    • July
      • How to Bypass Probate Court
      • Another Murder Case Dismissed Without a Trial
      • Sexual Assault Penalties in Tennessee
    • June
      • DUI with Drugs: What You Need To Know
      • Understanding Grandparents' Rights in Tennessee
    • May
      • Protecting Your Business During a Divorce
      • How To Make Child Custody Plans This Summer
    • April
      • How Could Domestic Assault Charges Change Your Life?
      • What Are the Differences Between Theft, Robbery, & Burglary?
      • New Laws Give High Penalties for Poaching Big Game
    • March
      • What Are the Key Components in an Estate Plan?
      • How is Child Custody Determined in Tennessee?
    • February
      • Understanding Fathers’ Rights
      • How Could Dating During My Divorce Impact Me?
      • What To Know About Ft. Campbell's Juvenile Review Board
    • January
      • 4 Consequences of Being Placed on the Sex Offender Registry
      • What is Mediation?
  • 2017
    • December
      • What They Don't Tell You About Field Sobriety Tests
    • November
      • Do Misdemeanor Offenses Require an Attorney?
      • How Military Divorce Is Different Than Civilian Divorce
    • October
      • Pros and Cons of Prenuptial Agreements
      • Will My Child Be Tried in Juvenile or Adult Court?
    • September
      • Keep Your Divorce Off Social Media: Here's Why
    • August
      • Should I Move Out of the Family Home?
      • Will My Spouse Get Half of My Personal Bank Account?
    • July
      • How Military Deployment May Impact Child Custody & Visitation
      • What to Do After a DUI/DWI Arrest
    • June
      • Tennessee Divorce FAQ
      • Top 10 Questions About Child Custody
    • May
      • What Is Wasteful Dissipation of Marital Assets?
    • April
      • Child Custody Mistakes
    • March
      • What to Do If You Get Pulled Over for DUI
      • Talking to Your Children About Divorce
    • February
      • Traveling as a Sex Offender
    • January
      • Defense Strategies Commonly Used in Murder Cases
      • Fraud by Home Improvement Contractor
      • The Number One Reason People Divorce
  • 2016
    • December
      • What Is Considered an Unlawful Search and Seizure?
      • Factors to Consider Before Filing for Divorce
    • November
      • How to Get a Divorce in Tennessee
      • Why Is It Important to Fight Charges for DUI?
      • Murder & White-Collar Cases Dismissed Without Trials
    • October
      • Helping Your Teen and Adult Children Cope with Divorce
      • Can I Get a Restraining Order Removed?
    • July
      • Dismissing Criminal Charges
      • Veterans Treatment Court
      • Trends In The Law: Alcohol and Drug Monitoring
  • 2015
    • October
      • Patton | Pittman Hires New Associate
    • June
      • Patton | Pittman Moves to Larger Building
    • March
      • Chris Clark Recognized As One Of 10 Best DUI Attorneys In Tennessee Again
      • Chris Clark Recognized As Top 40 Under 0 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Tennessee
  • 2014
    • December
      • Will a DUI Affect My Commercial Drivers License (CDL)?
      • Patton | Pittman Congratulates Nathan Hunt and Allison Winters for Service to Bar Association
    • September
      • Partner Chris Clark Joins Student Defend
    • August
      • Chris Clark Named To 10 best DUI Attorney List
    • July
      • Prostitution Sting Sheds Light on Human Trafficking in Clarksville, Tennessee
    • June
      • Run-A-Muck: A Small Business Success
      • Partner Chris Clark Chosen By AMGOA
    • February
      • New Website
    • January
      • Partner Chris Clark Obtains Lowered Bond in High-Profile Murder Case
      • It's The New Year: How Much Insurance Do You Have?
      • New Year's Resolution: Estate Planning
      • New Attorney Joins Patton | Pittman
      • Attorney Pittman Speaks At Two CLE Programs In December of 2013
      • Nathan Hunt Elected President of the Montgomery County Bar Association
  • 2013
    • April
      • Chris Clark Secures a Not Guilty Verdict in Client's Second-Degree Murder Trial
    • February
      • Nathan Hunt Elected Vice President / President Elect of Montgomery County Bar Association
  • 2011
    • September
      • Nathan Hunt and Chris Clark Obtain Not Guilty Verdict in Rape Case
    • June
      • Etched in Cyber-stone: Communication in the Digital Age
  • 2010
    • February
      • Nathan Hunt Obtains Not Guilty Verdict in Attempted Murder Case
    • January
      • Starting the New Year Out Right
  • 2009
    • July
      • Social Networking - Legal Issues
    • June
      • Mediation
    • April
      • Welcome to the Patton | Pittman Blog
      • Do I really need a Will?
      • How much auto insurance do I need?
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