The old saying “The Devil is in the details” holds true when it comes to drug charges. The details of the allegations, of the things the police claim when filing criminal charges, will impact the severity of the penalties. Example #1: Type. Controlled substances, or...
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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...
Types of Tennessee murder charges
Tennessee recognizes various types of murder charges. Individuals facing prosecution for these offenses may receive varying penalties depending on the circumstances of the case. Review the factors that establish degrees of murder in Tennessee. First-degree murder...
3 common defenses to drunk driving charges
When you get behind the wheel of a vehicle after consuming alcohol, you could face charges for drinking and driving. If convicted, the penalties for DUI are serious. For example, according to the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security, for a first-time...
How Are Violent Crimes Negotiated Down?
Every criminal case has its complexities and nuances. It’s easy to condemn a person for a crime without knowing the exact circumstances that led to that event. One of the standard charges for violent behavior is simple assault. Simple assault may consist of actions...
Can a college offense follow me after graduation?
College students make mistakes, from skipping class to having risky interactions with drugs and alcohol. For the most part, young people overcome these missteps and learn from them. However, that can be quite difficult if a mistake results in criminal charges. Under...
What are the penalties for drug crimes in Tennessee?
Drug charges can have serious legal and personal ramifications. If you find yourself facing them, you will likely fear their impact on your livelihood and reputation. Yet, you may be able to mitigate their effect by learning about Tennessee’s drug penalties....
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. ...