Felony convictions carry penalties beyond prison time. In Tennessee, felons often face “collateral consequences” that affect their lives long after their sentences are complete. Firearms ownership In Tennessee, individuals convicted of a felony lose the right to...
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The “real” impact of a felony conviction
Receiving charges for a felony offense can be a stress-inducing turn of events, regardless of the circumstances behind your arrest. You will likely find yourself wondering what the implications of a conviction for such a crime might be. Prison time, fines and related...
When does a traffic offense become a felony?
While traffic violations might seem like a minor offense, they often carry significant penalties. From hefty fines to jail time, a Tennessee driver could face lasting consequences. Unfortunately, certain factors can turn a misdemeanor offense into a felony charge....
Who can see an expunged criminal record?
A conviction on a criminal record can negatively affect a person’s employment or housing opportunities. For this reason, individuals can remove their charges and convictions from their records by asking the court to expunge them. However, not all crimes are eligible...
Tough on crime: Tennessee’s reputation is well-earned
As many of our Nashville Criminal Defense Attorney blog readers know, Tennessee’s reputation for being tough on crime is well-earned. The state’s harsh sentencing guidelines can mean that someone charged with a felony can face a minimum of one year in prison all the...
Can you negotiate in a first-degree murder case?
First-degree murder charges carry hefty consequences in Tennessee. If you face these, the lightest sentence you will likely receive – if found guilty – is life in prison with the chance of parole. Yet, depending on the nature of the crime, you could lose out on parole...
Can a plea bargain help avoid jail with multiple felony charges?
Prosecutors indicting an individual of a felony offense sometimes file several charges to build a substantial profile. To reduce some of the allegations, an individual may have an opportunity to enter into a plea bargain with the court. Under certain conditions, a...
Roadway confrontation results in felony charges
A 41-year-old man from Tipton County, Tennessee, faces criminal charges, including attempted second-degree murder and 14 counts of aggravated assault. The felony charges stem from a roadway incident that occurred last September involving a group riding motorcycles. ...
1,000-plus agents involved in major health care fraud sting
We stated in our immediately preceding blog post that, "In recent years, and with progressively growing momentum, media outlets are emphasizing white collar crime." W also emphasized in our July 14 post entry that criminal investigators -- in both the federal and...
White collar fraud allegations: truly, front-page stuff these days
When was the last time you picked up a newspaper (for those of you who even do that anymore in our digital world) and noticed a white collar crime-related tale buried on an inside page? Truly, it was likely the case that, if you chanced on a media report regarding an...
