In Tennessee, A Conviction Today May Cost You a Job Tomorrow
Nov 12, 2010
Vince Wyatt had an article that was recently featured in the Tennessee Bar Journal relating to the consequences of a conviction. In such article, he discussed how individuals can be prevented from pra...
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Getting Your Friend out of Jail in Nashville, Tennessee
Nov 12, 2010
One of the first calls that an attorney may receive about a prospective client may come from a friend or family member, who is calling on behalf their loved one, who is behind bars. Typically the firs...
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Factors Courts consider in Tennessee when setting Bail Amount or Bond
Nov 12, 2010
Under Tennessee Law, all persons charged with criminal offenses are entitled to a reasonable bail amount with the exception of those charged with murder, in which Tennessee law does not require that ...
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If You Drink Alcohol While Tailgating, Might Want to Use a Plastic Cup
Nov 12, 2010
Tennessee Code Annotated 55-10-416 makes it absolutely illegal for the driver of an automobile to possess an open container of alcohol. The law does not forbid a passenger from possessing alcohol or o...
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Careful in Tennessee When Loaning Your Car to a Friend or Family Member
Nov 12, 2010
When a parent lends their car to their son or daughter several worries probably come to mind, but it is doubtful that many ever consider that their son or daughter may transport illegal drugs in such ...
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Careful Pleading Guilty to any Type of Assault as You May Lose Your Right to Carry a Firearm
Nov 12, 2010
A conviction for domestic assault or even a domestic assault that has been amended to simple assault will forever prevent that person from legally possessing a firearm. See United States v. Hayes, 12...
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What Is the Difference between Simple Assault and Aggravated Assault in Tennessee?
Nov 12, 2010
Felony or Misdemeanor? The biggest difference between simple assault and aggravated assault is that simple assault or domestic assault (if a domestic relationship is involved) are both treated as mis...
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Notable 2010 Changes to the Tennessee DUI Law
Sep 29, 2010
The Tennesee Legislature made several changes to the DUI law this past legislative session that went into effect for DUI violations after June 23, 2010.
One of such changes amended the law regarding t...
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What you need to know about Criminal Misdemeanor Citations in Nashville, Tennessee
Aug 17, 2010
1. What does it mean to get a Criminal Misdemeanor Citation in Davidson County, Tennessee? The short answer is that it is basically the same thing as getting arrested, yet you were spared the humilia...
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What happens to me in Nashville Tennessee if I am charged with a probation violation?
Mar 17, 2010
The Judge can order the defendant to serve his entire sentence in jail. Basically the entire sentence that was originally suspended to be served on probation is now being placed into effect to be ser...
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