Franklin Criminal Defense Legal Blog

As a grandparent, you will be highly invested in the upbringing of your grandchildren. You will want to make sure that their parents are providing the best possible environment for their physical and emotional development, and that they are protected and loved.

If you have concerns about the way your grandchildren are being treated, you will want to raise these issues with your grandchildren's parents. If you have issues with the way that your child's partner is treating your grandchildren, however, you may be hesitant to voice your opinion for fear of causing a dispute. It is important that you consider when and how to approach these issues so that your grandchildren can benefit.

Toxic or unhealthy relationships can be very harmful to people's physical and emotional health. Sadly, people don't always recognize something as abusive. They can also be scared to leave this type of relationship because of the threat to their safety, or they are holding out hope that things will change.

Because of the complicated reasons why people stay in them, abusive relationships are typically very difficult to leave. However, a recent study revealed findings that could be powerful motivation for parents to get out of an abusive relationship. 

In a previous post, we discussed the fact that misdemeanor traffic offenses can have a surprisingly significant effect on a person’s life. But the fact is that all types of misdemeanors present serious problems.

Too often, people minimize the true impact of misdemeanors because they are "minor offenses." They believe that minor offenses are inconsequential, especially when compared to felonies. However, everyone facing these charges should take them seriously. They deserve to have those in the criminal justice system take them seriously as well.

No one wants to have to handle serious challenges during the holiday season. However, it is not unusual for individuals to face many difficulties during this time. Some parties may even have to contend with criminal charges if police officers accuse them of drunk driving. Though it may not have been on the holiday agenda, finding out information on defense options may be wise.

It was recently reported that a man was charged with DUI in Tennessee. Apparently, the man had been driving at approximately 5:30 p.m. when his vehicle collided with a second vehicle. The second vehicle had been parked on the shoulder of the road and was unoccupied at the time of the crash. It was noted that the driver of the first car lost control of his vehicle.