Criminal Defense

After being stopped by a police officer in Tennessee, you might think that you will be required to allow the officer to search your vehicle and your personal possessions. While there are some instances when this would be necessary, you do have rights that can...

Indecent exposure is considered a sex offense in Tennessee. Anyone who is arrested on such charges should understand the consequences they could face. Indecent exposure explained Indecent exposure is a sex crime with the intent of other people seeing the sex acts...

Harassment of any kind is considered a violation of your rights. However, when police perpetrate it on Tennessee streets, it’s a scarier experience. It’s important to know your rights and how you can respond. What is street harassment? Street harassment occurs when a...

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...