Chattanooga, Tennessee Criminal Law Blog
Avoid these 5 common financial mistakes during divorce
There’s no question that 2020 has been an unusually stressful and trying year. In many cases, the year’s stresses have piled up until they proved the last straw for an unhappy marriage. Often, those stresses involved money. As reports have noted a 34% spike in recent...
Extra DUI enforcement season is underway in Tennessee
Law enforcement agencies in Tennessee are vigilant about the dangers of drunk driving all year long. But the final three months of the calendar year are typically a period of extra focus and more stringent enforcement of DUI laws. The “holiday season” now starts...
Instant parental concern: when a child faces a criminal charge
We raise them. We love them. We steadfastly nurture them. And, as parents, we seldom stop worrying about our kids – our precious sons and daughters – as we seek to smartly guide them through adolescence and toward a mature and empowered adulthood. Moms and dads across...
A drunk driving charge can derail your teen’s future
It is midnight, the phone rings, and on the other end is your teenager. They are safe but currently at the police station after officers arrested them for driving under the influence (DUI). Your teen now faces a serious charge that may have repercussions throughout...
Understanding the impact of assault charges in Tennessee
Many people think of assault as committing an act of physical violence against another person. But assault also means threatening physical harm against someone. In Tennessee, the term, for legal purposes, is a catchall for both offenses. And its corresponding charges...
Facing criminal charges could be bad for your health
If you are facing legal trouble, you know this is much more than just an inconvenience. You could be facing the possibility of financial loss, time behind bars, loss of your reputation and much more. The uncertainty of your future and how criminal charges can impact...
Stress from criminal charges can affect health
Having to deal with criminal charges can cost you more than time and money. It can also have a toll on your mental health. Even being arrested and then released without charges can negatively affect your well-being. Last year, a study released on the subject examined...
How reliable are drug tests in DUI cases?
When facing criminal charges involving driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you are facing the possibility of serious penalties. From time behind bars to loss of your driving privileges, there are many things at stake for you. With your future in question,...
What are the possible defenses for a DUI?
Being arrested on a DUI charge can bring your life to a perceived halt. It’s true; a DUI can have significant consequences for your future. But remember, an arrest is not a conviction—and defense is possible. Even if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test was...
A strong defense when facing theft charges
Facing any type of criminal charge is a serious threat to your future and your freedom. Depending on the nature of the allegations against you, a conviction could bring consequences that can change the course of your life. It is in your interests to take a criminal...
