Violent Crimes
Tennessee’s Law on Parental Relocation
When a divorced parent wishes to relocate, particularly out of state, it can disrupt the existing custody arrangement with the other parent as well as impact the child. In these cases, Tennessee courts will consider: The reason for the proposed relocation (employment, family support, better opportunities, etc.) How the move might impact the child’s relationship…
Read MoreSeparate Sovereignty and Double Jeopardy: Investigating Darren Wilson
You can’t turn on the news these days without hearing about Michael Brown, an unarmed teenager in Ferguson, MO who was killed by a police officer. The evidence is currently being presented to a grand jury in St. Louis, and we expect that this particular case will be taking up a lot more air time.…
Read MoreSimple Assault v. Aggravated Assault
When the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation put together its last report, they discovered that 57% of all crimes in Tennessee are committed against property. Theft and fraud top the list, though vandalism and arson make appearances as well. But from an individual standpoint, there were more cases of assault and aggravated assault than any other…
Read MoreHappy about the Undisclosed Rape Law? You Can Thank a Policeman.
Let’s get this out in the open: we know that criminal defense lawyers can sometimes appear a bit, well, harsh on Tennessee police. The police are in the habit of seeking punishment for the accused, while we’re in the business of seeking justice in the courts. It can seem like the two are at odds,…
Read MoreFor the Family of Holly Bobo, an End May Be in Sight
If you spent more than five minutes in Tennessee since 2011, you’re familiar with Holly Bobo. A young, vivacious nursing student from a small town in Henderson County, Holly was abducted almost three years ago. Now the worst fears of her friends and family have been confirmed. Then last week, a turn of events: police…
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