When Having Too Much to Drink is Illegal

While there may not be anything wrong with having a few beers this weekend, be careful not to over-indulge and be “unreasonably annoying.”...

September 18, 2018

Can You Drive After a DUI Conviction? Yes—But With Restrictions.

A DUI conviction can have a devastating impact on your life, including the loss of your driver’s license. For a good chunk of time, you’ll have to find alternative ways to get to work, go to...

November 1, 2017

Am I Required to Take Field Sobriety Tests in Tennessee?

If you are pulled over by a law enforcement officer and asked to perform Field Sobriety Tests, you may decline to do so, but you will likely receive harsh punishments in the form of criminal and...

October 24, 2017

Concealed Carry in Tennessee

Here’s what you need to know about handgun carry permits in Tennessee and how to be a responsible handgun owner....

August 6, 2017

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE: A PERMANENT CONVICTION

Everyone is aware of how serious the implications of a Driving under the Influence or DUI charge can be. Not only do they have very severe immediate consequences, they also can never be expunged from...

June 22, 2017

A BIG CHANGE TO EXPUNGEMENT LAWS IN TENNESSEE

This big change in expungement law might make it easier to apply. Our attorneys compiled this summary of the newest bill to pass through the legislature....

May 30, 2017

Simple vs. Aggravated Assault in Tennessee

Understand the differences between simple and aggravated assault in Tennessee and learn the penalties of each....

March 23, 2017

AN UBER DILEMMA

Have you considered the regulation faced by companies like Uber and Lyft in the middle Tennessee area? These are just a few....

February 3, 2017

STEPS TO TAKE WHEN YOU GET PULLED OVER FOR A DUI

How you handle your encounter with the police officer can determine spending the night in your own bed or spending the night in a jail cell....

September 8, 2016

Felony DUI Convictions in Tennessee

All DUI charges in Tennessee must be taken seriously, as DUI convictions are life-altering. Learn about DUI Felony convictions in...

June 10, 2016

Too Much Fun at CMA Music Fest

It's that time of year again. CMA Fest. Country music fans from all over are flocking to Nashville for a care-free, fun-filled weekend at the CMA Music Festival. Most attendees plan for a weekend of...

June 7, 2016

Expungement Laws in Tennessee: What You Need to Know

Planning to petition the court for an expungement in Tennessee? Ten things you should know prior to filing the...

November 2, 2015

Don’t Use Drones to Spy on Your Neighbor

Drone Law: Using drones to take pictures of anyone or anything without their consent is a...

June 2, 2015

Protecting Yourself: Understanding Orders of Protection in Tennessee

Domestic violence is all too prevalent in our justice system. Being armed with knowledge is a powerful tool if you find yourself in a situation that warrants protecting your well-being with an Order...

January 28, 2015

Technology and the Law: How Your Cell Phone Can Become Evidence

How anything you say or any information on your cell phone can and will be used against you in a court of...

June 12, 2014

Confidential Informants & the Law

Confidential Informants: Valuable Assets to the Criminal Justice...

January 25, 2014

Felony Sentencing Guidelines in Tennessee

Felony sentencing guidelines in Tennessee govern the amount of time a person could receive for each felony...

December 3, 2013

Tennessee Sentencing Guidelines

Felony Offenses in Tennessee are governed by the Tennessee Sentencing Guidelines. Keep this chart handy for your reference....

December 1, 2013

The “Smell of Marijuana” Isn’t a Blank Check: A Tennessee Search & Seizure Victory

In a recent marijuana manufacturing case, the prosecution's evidence was suppressed after a surprising...

November 13, 2013

Self Defense in Tennessee | Stand Your Ground

Tennessee state law provides for "Stand Your Ground" self-defense laws. Learn about the conditions required to be protected under these statutes....

August 4, 2013