Criminal Defense

The state keeps track of driving violations. Speeding tickets and other infractions can influence what a driver pays for insurance. If a driver gets too many violations in a short amount of time, they might be at risk of losing their driving privileges entirely....

People are usually relatively assertive about maintaining their vehicles because of their value. Vehicles can also play a key role in helping people take care of their families and maintain their employment.  Vehicles can be at risk of repossession if owners fall...

As social perceptions of marijuana use continue to evolve across the United States, marijuana use – both recreationally and medicinally – has become more accepted and commonplace in many places. However, marijuana laws differ still significantly in various states. For...

Technically, it is illegal to violate traffic statutes. Most of the time, people who drive in an unsafe or illegal manner are at risk of tickets or citations rather than arrest. Under Tennessee law, only the most serious traffic violations lead to criminal charges....

Military members are held to very high standards. Even though they have contracts for their service, they can be discharged if the violate any of those terms, which include upholding the law and meeting their duty obligations. All concerns related to acceptable...

The loss of a driver's license can be a massive inconvenience for an adult in Tennessee. Being unable to drive to work or to handle household responsibilities is stressful. People often dislike arranging for rides provided by someone else or securing paid...

Although social attitudes about drug use have changed over the last decade, the laws are still largely the same as they were years ago. Tennessee continues to actively prosecute people for drug offenses of all types. Possession of prohibited drugs and abuse of...

There are numerous rules that restrict what people can do while in control of motor vehicles in Tennessee. Drivers often overestimate their ability and might think that they can break traffic laws without putting themselves at risk of a crash. One common traffic...

If someone's romantic partner or their neighbor calls the police during an argument, an arrest might lead to domestic assault charges. Those accused of engaging in interpersonal violence against someone who lives in the same home as them or with whom they share a...

Charges filed against those who are serving in the military are grounds for major concern. Those who are pursuing a military career may recognize that even minor infractions may affect their upward mobility and their ability to qualify for necessary security...