Posts Tagged ‘criminal defense attorney’
Your DUI Penalties May Last as Long as Your Criminal Record
It’s a common misconception that getting a DUI in Tennessee is like getting a traffic ticket: once your time is up, so to speak, the charge fades from your record. This is patently untrue. A DUI in Tennessee stays on your criminal record forever, unless your criminal defense lawyer can have it expunged – and…
Read MoreKeep Calm and Remain Silent if You Are Arrested
If you are arrested, it is important to avoid panicking and to think clearly to make sure your rights are secured. The Fifth Amendment gives you the right to refuse to discuss allegations with police. Although you may feel that you can talk your way out of your situation, it is always prudent to request…
Read MoreWhen It’s Right to Fight Back — Self-Defense
When threatened with serious bodily injury or death in your own home, you have the right to protect yourself. But what rights do you have to defend yourself outside of your home? Do you have the right to act in self-defense, or are you required to retreat from confrontation in a public place? Tennessee’s Stand…
Read MoreReinstating Your Drivers license After a DUI
If you’re convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Tennessee, it can result in numerous penalties including jail time and fines. One of the biggest daily life changes to occur as a result of a DUI conviction is the revocation of your drivers license. Your license may be revoked from one year to more…
Read MoreGive Me My Property Back Please
You may be aware of the existence of police evidence rooms only from television shows. Who can forget the magnet scene in Breaking Bad that wiped all of the computers in the evidence room clean? While many items are stored in evidence rooms, it’s unfortunate that police departments don’t follow the same policies as libraries.…
Read MoreIf You Hit, Don’t Run. But If You Hit and Run, Get A Lawyer
If you’ve been the perpetrator of a hit and run, it’s imperative that you consult with an attorney before taking another further action. The mistakes you can make trying to resolve the problem on your own without legal counsel can only make a bad situation worse. A hit and run can involve minor accidents or…
Read MoreTennessee’s New Mandatory Arsenal in the War on Drunk Driving: The Interlock Device
With the turn of the calendar to 2013, a new change came to DUI law in Tennessee. Beginning on January 1, first-time DUI offenders convicted of having a blood alcohol content of .15 or above will be legally required to install a device called the interlock device in his or her vehicle. What is an…
Read MoreProperty Theft Breakdown
Many offenses exist in Tennessee that involve the taking of a person’s property. Theft is an all-encompassing term that involves many types of stealing. Theft is the taking of, or exercising control over, another person’s property without that person’s consent for the purpose of depriving the owner of the property. Theft does not involve the…
Read MoreDo I Need an Order of Protection?
Is someone terrorizing you? Do you constantly feel afraid and worried about your safety? If so, an order of protection may help protect you. What is an Order of Protection? It is a paper signed by a judge that tells someone who is threatening you to stop it or face serious legal consequences. While the…
Read MoreThe Cops are Pressuring Me. Should I Consent to a Vehicle Search?
A routine traffic stop on a Tennessee road may lead an officer to ask you some questions such as if you are carrying any weapons, are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or whether you consent to a search of your vehicle. Generally, under the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibiting unreasonable searches…
Read MoreDo You Need a Criminal Defense Attorney?
Whether you are contesting a criminal charge or pleading guilty, you need a criminal defense attorney on your side. No matter how friendly and professional a prosecutor seems, he or she can never be a substitute for a criminal defense lawyer in the plea bargaining process for five important reasons: Prosecutors’ interests directly oppose the…
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