Criminal Defense

Everyone in Tennessee who is arrested on a criminal charge will have the jurisdictional judge assess the case for their potential release on bond. This is not necessarily an automatic allowance because judges can hold a defendant without bail if there is a potentially...

Not knowing if you have a warrant that's been issued for your arrest in Tennessee can be frightening. You might worry throughout the day whether you're driving in town or you're at home with your family as you never know when you're going to be arrested. A way to deal...

Being pulled over by a police officer in Tennessee can be a frightening experience. Although it seems like you should answer anything that the officer asks, you have the right not to say anything when you're stopped. Answering questions As part of your constitutional...

The Tennessee legal system is much like many others across the United States when it comes to adjudicating cases involving juveniles. Legislators and officials within the state legal system realize that juveniles easily have the most potential for rehabilitation into...

Residents of Tennessee have the right to feel safe and secure in their homes. However, if the police come and wrongfully search your residence, you have rights. What are your rights regarding search and seizure? Per your Fourth Amendment rights, you have a right to be...

If you're preparing to go to trial in the state of Tennessee, it's important to know about the trial process so you'll know what to expect. Keep in mind that every case is different and the trial process will change based on several factors such as when a defendant is...

Getting pulled over by police in Tennessee can be intimidating, but while you are temporarily detained for a traffic violation, you still have constitutional rights. If you have been stopped for an infraction, then you must give the officer your license, insurance and...

Tennessee residents who have had police knock on their door understand how intimidating it can be. Even if you have done nothing wrong, it’s easy to feel anxious at the sight of a police officer on your doorstep. If you are in some trouble, this situation can be even...

Finding the police at the door of your Tennessee home can be confusing. It can also be scary when they demand you to let them in to search your home. However, you have certain rights in such a situation. It’s important to know how to respond and what you can or don’t...

Prosecutors in Tennessee sometimes rely on what is known as bite mark evidence when they are making a case against a defendant. However, there are considerable problems with bite mark evidence, and people who were falsely charged with capital crimes using bite mark...