Tennessee Bill Would Ban DUI Offenders from Buying Alcohol

A bill has advanced in the Tennessee House that would prevent DUI offenders from being able to purchase alcohol. HB1698, which passed through the House on March 21, 2018, is sponsored by Rep. Bud Hulsey (R-Kingsport) and Sen. Frank Nicely (R-Strawberry Plains), and would allow judges the ability to temporarily prohibit drivers convicted of a…

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Tips and Pointers for a Successful Child Visitation Weekend

One of the more complex points of your Tennessee divorce was probably determining your child custody schedule. Coming to agreement on something that works for both parents, and is also in best interest of your child or children, isn’t easy, and sometimes requires the help of a mediator or a divorce court. Typically, visitation schedules…

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Going to Bonnaroo 2018? Protect Your Rights

The week of Bonnaroo is an exciting and indescribable time in Manchester, Tennessee. The area is flooded with locals, musicians, artists, and out-of-towners all looking to enjoy themselves at our famous annual music festival. And, as happens with a festival of this size, the area will also be flooded with law enforcement. Many agencies in…

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Tennessee Appeals Court Rules Some DUI Fees Unconstitutional

In early February, the Tennessee court of appeals made a decision that could affect many people charged with driving under the influence (DUI). The ruling, State of Tennessee v. Rosemary L. Decosimo, stated that Tennessee’s law requiring that every person convicted of a DUI via blood or breath tests pay a $250 fee to the…

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“Bird Nesting” Child Custody in Tennessee

One of the most important and difficult issues that come up during a divorce is child custody. Divorcing parents must decide the terms for custody, whether it will be joint or sole custody, a schedule for parenting time, and they need to do it in a way that disrupts their children’s lives as little as…

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Public Intoxication at Bonnaroo

Tickets went on sale in January for this year’s Bonnaroo festival, once again held at the Farm in Manchester from June 7 to June 10. The lineup for 2018 is another group of heavy hitters, with Eminem, The Killers, and Muse as headliners. Sturgill Simpson, Bassnectar, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Sheryl Crow, Paramore, Kaskade and…

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Court Monitoring for Drunk Driving Cases in Tennessee

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) initiated its court monitoring program in 2006. Volunteers attend the judicial proceedings for drunk driving cases to make sure that the law is being enforced and prosecuted. Volunteers attend the judicial proceedings for drink driving cases and they document every step of the judicial process. Court monitoring is currently going…

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7 Missteps That Could Cost You Custody of Your Children

Not being awarded custody of your children, or losing custody of them, is easier than you think. The court’s priority is to make decisions in the best interest if the child. As a parent who desires to get custody of their child in a divorce, if you keep the child’s best interests – not your…

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Contested Divorce or Uncontested Divorce?

Today, we wanted to take a broad look at the differences between contested and uncontested divorce, and clear up some misconceptions you might have. A contested divorce must have grounds for why the marriage should be ended, some of which include: Adultery Abandonment Substance abuse Domestic violence Desertion An uncontested divorce is one where both…

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What are Some of the Most Common Criminal Charges at Bonnaroo?

The hardcore among you already know and are already preparing for the 2018 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. The 2018 lineup was just announced and as usual, does not disappoint. With Eminem, Future, the Killers, Muse Bassnectar, Khalid, Bon Iver and so many more set to perform this summer, the 17th annual edition of the…

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#MeToo Movement Chosen as Time’s “Person of the Year”

Time magazine named the “Silence Breakers,” the women spoke out publicly about sexual assault and harassment, as the 2017 “Person of the Year.” Earlier this year, the hashtag #MeToo was used across social media to encourage victims of sexual assault and harassment to come together in solidarity, and shine a light on the prevalence of…

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Tennessee Has the 10th Highest Divorce Rate in the Nation

“Until death do us part” is a lovely sentiment, but in today’s world, not a realistic one. More people are getting divorced than they did several decades ago, for myriad reasons—we are living longer, more women are financially independent, and divorce is no longer as taboo as it once was. It is likely you knew…

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Tennessee Legislators Vote in Favor of Medical Marijuana

As of this writing, recreational marijuana is illegal in Tennessee. So is medical marijuana, with the exception of a narrow bill allowing the limited use of cannabis oil for certain conditions. However, patients must obtain the oil outside of the state with doctor approval. And, if you are caught with cannabis oil without proof of…

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