Experience and Compassion in Criminal and Juvenile Law
Being accused of domestic assault or violence can be devastating. In the course of one allegation, your career, reputation and family could be in jeopardy, so it is crucial to defend yourself when the allegations are false.Often, defense against these charges will...
Imagine a teenager is convicted of a drug crime in Tennessee. It's his first offense, and the teen completes all the terms of the sentence. He hopes to focus on the future, which had always included going to college.However, those plans might not become reality...
When frequenting a bar or restaurant in the state of Tennessee, you have the right to be served the amount of alcohol that you specifically request. Since alcohol is a depressant, those ordering alcohol need to be aware of how much they are consuming. This is so that...
Many people have been in the unfortunate situation of being pulled over by police for a traffic violation. Often, people pay the fine and move on.However, if that traffic stop turns into serious criminal charges, close inspection of the stop can be critical to...
Taking something without permission is a very general way to describe numerous types of criminal offenses, from embezzlement to burglary. As such, people don't always appreciate the fact that there are many distinct theft-related offenses for which a person may be...
When partners and family members fight, there is the potential for an argument to spiral out of control. Add in factors like alcohol or drugs, and the situation can become even more volatile. Under these circumstances, altercations can come to an abrupt end when...
Fourth of July is coming up next week, and while it falls in the middle of the week this year, people across Tennessee will still be out celebrating. People go to parades; they host barbecues; they go to see live music and fireworks.Often, these holiday-related...
In the United States, it is against the law to operate any vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. When it comes to driving under the influence of alcohol, the legal limit is defined by a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent.In order to...
Being a teenager is not easy. Teens can wind up learning some very difficult lessons that change the rest of their lives. This can happen if a young person makes a bad decision that leads to criminal charges.In these situations, teens can lose educational...
Summer is just around the corner, and that means that in a matter of weeks, kids and teenagers will be out of school and looking for ways to entertain themselves. Unfortunately, some of the things they wind up doing could get them into serious trouble.For instance,...