Schedule a free consultation – 423-393-9836
Avoiding jail time is the primary objective in a drug case where the state has solid evidence that will result in a conviction. Tennessee criminal defense attorneys often cannot change the outcome of a trial. However, evaluating the evidence being used can be an...
When predictive policing software was first developed, it was praised as a way to take bias and discrimination out of police work. Unfortunately, it did the exact opposite. In general, this software just tracks data related to arrests and alleged criminal activity. It...
Juries in Tennessee and around the country tend to find forensic evidence extremely compelling. This worries experts because modern forensics is sometimes based on incomplete, flawed or debunked science. About a quarter of the 2,601 people exonerated since 1989 were...
Domestic violence is a crime that carries more social stigma than many other offenses. It can also mean more serious personal consequences, like the loss of your right to legally own a firearm. Defending yourself against criminal charges typically requires that you...
In the state of Tennessee, you are considered legally intoxicated if your blood alcohol level is .08% or higher. If you are under the age of 21, you could be charged with DUI if your blood alcohol level is .02% or higher. The penalties for driving while under the...
Behaviors with perfectly reasonable (legal) explanations can lead officers to think someone is driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs. When an officer suspects impairment, they typically initiate a traffic stop. They pull someone over and talk to them...
When the police show up to search your home, they want to find evidence that can help them arrest and build a case against you. What they find in your home could potentially make it harder for you to defend yourself, so preventing them from presenting that evidence...
There are several ways that Tennessee addresses allegations of domestic violence. The first is by creating criminal laws that allow for the prosecution of those who physically, emotionally or sexually abuse their family members, intimate partners or roommates. The...
Teenagers often don't think about the consequences of their actions. As a group, they have a reputation for impulsive decisions and rebelliousness. Hormones, social pressure and a culture that glorifies violence may lead to teenagers physically lashing out at each...
Allegations of domestic violence can affect many different areas of your life. If you face arrest and criminal charges, you could lose your job in some cases. If you have children, allegations of domestic violence brought against you by those children or the other...
