Experience and Compassion in Criminal and Juvenile Law
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...
Even the most cautious and responsible driver can wind up making a mistake or bad decision behind the wheel. And no matter who you are, these missteps can lead to some surprisingly serious consequences.Before you dismiss a misdemeanor traffic offense because you think...
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...
People make some bad decisions when they are in college, from getting drunk and doing something dangerous to assuming they don't have to study for an important final. These unwise decisions typically have a direct impact on the person making them. However, they can...
There are some juvenile offenses that could lead to an arrest for a child but not for an adult. Did you know that these offenses are still penalized like criminal offenses in some places, even if they're not dangerous to the community or to the child involved?No child...
Last week, a Tennessee man stabbed his wife and her father in their Brentwood home. The wife died from injuries, and the father-in-law sustained critical stab wounds before grabbing a gun and fatally shooting the man.This was not the first time the man had shown...
Domestic violence is a troubling and frightening issue any day of the year. But around this time, we start seeing stories that domestic violence incidences spike during the holidays.However, available statistics don't necessarily back this up. Lower reports of...
Despite shifting attitudes and laws across the country, marijuana is still illegal in Tennessee and at the federal level. This means that anyone accused of having, using or selling marijuana can face arrest and conviction.That said, marijuana laws are changing...
Halloween is just around the corner, which means children and adults across Tennessee are getting their costumes ready and finalizing their plans for the holiday. If you are the parent of a teenager, another critical step in preparing for Halloween should be to...
Most people who drink alcohol have been to a party or other social gathering where one or more people drank a little too much and drove home. Many may have even been the person who drank too much at the party and drove home, although hopefully they made it to their...