Posts Tagged ‘criminal defense attorney’
Your DUI Penalties May Last as Long as Your Criminal Record
It’s a common misconception that getting a DUI in Tennessee is like getting a traffic ticket: once your time is up, so to speak, the charge fades from your record. This is patently untrue. A DUI in Tennessee stays on your criminal record forever, unless your criminal defense lawyer can have it expunged – and…
Read MoreKeep Calm and Remain Silent if You Are Arrested
If you are arrested, it is important to avoid panicking and to think clearly to make sure your rights are secured. The Fifth Amendment gives you the right to refuse to discuss allegations with police. Although you may feel that you can talk your way out of your situation, it is always prudent to request…
Read MoreWhen It’s Right to Fight Back — Self-Defense
When threatened with serious bodily injury or death in your own home, you have the right to protect yourself. But what rights do you have to defend yourself outside of your home? Do you have the right to act in self-defense, or are you required to retreat from confrontation in a public place? Tennessee’s Stand…
Read MoreGive Me My Property Back Please
You may be aware of the existence of police evidence rooms only from television shows. Who can forget the magnet scene in Breaking Bad that wiped all of the computers in the evidence room clean? While many items are stored in evidence rooms, it’s unfortunate that police departments don’t follow the same policies as libraries.…
Read MoreIf You Hit, Don’t Run. But If You Hit and Run, Get A Lawyer
If you’ve been the perpetrator of a hit and run, it’s imperative that you consult with an attorney before taking another further action. The mistakes you can make trying to resolve the problem on your own without legal counsel can only make a bad situation worse. A hit and run can involve minor accidents or…
Read MoreDo You Need a Criminal Defense Attorney?
Whether you are contesting a criminal charge or pleading guilty, you need a criminal defense attorney on your side. No matter how friendly and professional a prosecutor seems, he or she can never be a substitute for a criminal defense lawyer in the plea bargaining process for five important reasons: Prosecutors’ interests directly oppose the…
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