Posts by Adrian Altshuler
Does Tennessee Examine Religious Preferences in Determining Child Custody?
When couples divorce, it is often due to the normal sources of conflict — money, child rearing, politics, and religion. If you and your spouse disagree over your children’s religious upbringing, a whole host of conflict can erupt. But can a court take religious preferences into account when determining custody? According to a recent article…
Read MoreTennessee Sex Crimes Are Serious
Sex crimes in Tennessee cover everything from simple sexting to statutory rape. An accusation of a sex crime is very damaging and, if convicted, the punishments can include prison time and the requirement to register as a sex offender. Most sex crimes require that you have the requisite mental element or intent to commit the…
Read MoreCharged With Vehicular Homicide in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, vehicular homicide is defined as the “reckless killing of another by the operation of an automobile, airplane, boat or other motor vehicle.” This is a very serious charge, and the penalties are severe. You may be shocked to find yourself in this situation because you never thought you would be charged with a…
Read MoreWhat To Do In A Roadside Emergency
With the Fourth of July holiday fast approaching, more cars will be on the road than ever. Heavy travel time, unfortunately, means that more accidents will likely occur. One of the biggest dangers comes from unpredictable stops on a highway. Roadside emergencies can result from a flat tire, running out of gas, or a mechanical…
Read MorePaternity in Tennessee
Establishing paternity, or identifying the legal father of a child, is very important to all parties involved: the child, the father, and the mother. It can give rights and benefits to all of them. From the father’s point of view, establishing paternity allows him to participate in his child’s life and obtain visitation or custody…
Read MoreRecent U.S. Supreme Court Case Has Impact on Tennessee DUI Law
If you’ve been recently arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Tennessee, your case may be helped by a decision of United States Supreme Court rendered last month on April 17. The case of Missouri v. McNeely is likely to have a large impact on DUI cases in Tennessee and other states. In McNeely,…
Read MoreBuying The House Before The Ring
You may have heard the old adage: first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes Mary with a baby carriage. And, after marriage, comes the house — that’s the order everyone is used to. According to a recent study by Coldwell Banker, the order of old has been upended. Many couples in serious relationships now…
Read MoreThat Traffic Ticket May Be More Serious Than You Think
If you’ve been cited for a traffic violation in Tennessee, you may think it is no big deal, throw the ticket in a drawer, and forget about it. Surprisingly, traffic tickets can add up to significant consequences for numerous drivers in certain situations. In Tennessee, most traffic tickets, such as speeding tickets, are classified as…
Read MoreThe Mysterious Case of the Missing Girl Scout Cookies
A Murfreesboro Girl Scouts Regional Director recently reported a theft totaling more than $30,000 to the police. The director reported that one of the volunteers who had access to the Girl Scouts accounts allegedly has been taking money out of the account and converting it for her own personal use since February 2012. The local…
Read MoreToughing Out the Transition During and After Divorce
While the legal process involved in a divorce can be lengthy and stressful, the effects of divorce away from the settlement table can be even worse. After filing for divorce, you may mourn the loss of a spouse and companion as you struggle to adapt to a new lifestyle. After the final divorce decree is…
Read MoreProperty Crimes in Tennessee
If you’ve been charged with a property crime, you likely have many questions about the charges against you and the potential consequences of a conviction. There is a range of property crimes in Tennessee and the seriousness of each offense bears on the resultant penalty. It’s important to understand the charges against you to make…
Read MoreDrug Manufacturing Through the Eyes of Breaking Bad
If you watch the mega hit Breaking Bad, you know that the main characters Walter White (a former high school teacher) and his former student/sidekick punk Jesse Pinkman manufacture methamphetamine in part to pay for Walt’s cancer treatment. While they commit many, many crimes, one of the most severe crimes they could be charged with…
Read MoreA Little Tennessee Nail Salon Called Alimonys
Pretty much everyone in Knoxville is familiar with the University of Tennessee’s former basketball coach Bruce Pearl’s ex-wife opening up a nail salon called “Alimonys” after their divorce. And rightly so, because when a couple is divorcing, the big “A” word is on everyone’s mind. Alimony — how much will I get? How much will…
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