If you’ve been charged with a crime in Memphis but missed your court date, you are now facing a bench warrant. That means the judge has put out a warrant for your arrest because you weren’t at court. How do you take care of this? First, call a Memphis criminal defense lawyer. You’re going to…
Here in Memphis, TN it is a crime to violate an order of protection. If an order is granted, whether it’s the initial “ex parte” order or if it’s ordered by a judge after a hearing, the respondent is prohibited from contacting the petitioner or trying to communicate in any way. If the respondent violates…
Domestic violence is a common misdemeanor crime in Memphis, Tennessee. Sometimes it truly is a situation where one party fears the other, but frequently it occurs when the “victim” does not want to press charges but the other person is charged anyway, is arrested, and must go to court. Memphis police take these cases very…
Five mile over tickets in Memphis can be annoying but must be dealt with. Local police frequently stop drivers and give them tickets for going five over. It’s not that they are ticketing people for driving literally five miles over the limit, but usually these drivers are going faster, maybe 10 over or greater, but…
Not surprisingly, during the holidays there is an increase in crime such as retail theft. More people going out to the stores and malls means more potential acts of shoplifting and other petty crimes. Perhaps the stress of the holiday season adds to it. People feel the need to have items to give to family…
Holders of commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) are held to a higher standard than non-commercial drivers. This goes for when they are driving their non-commercial, personal vehicles as well as commercial vehicles. If you’re a CDL driver and received a ticket in Memphis for speeding or being in an accident, you need to talk to a…
Fayette County, TN is a fast-growing area. I know, I’m one of its new residents. Many families who work and previously lived in Memphis are making the move east across the county line for a better quality of life and lower property taxes. With the number of families moving in, parents need to know about…
Domestic Assault is a serious crime in Tennessee that carries many immediate and long-lasting consequences if convicted. It is a Class A misdemeanor punishable up to 11 months and 29 days. Essentially, domestic assault is assault where the accused and the victim has some kind of domestic or family relationship. It can be between current…
Piperton, TN, located outside of Memphis in Fayette County, has a reputation for issuing lots of tickets to drivers who speed. If you’ve received a Piperton speeding ticket, you may be wondering if it can be handled without spending too much money or time, and how it can be kept off your record. If you…
If you are seeking an order of protection in Memphis, or have had one served on you, you need to know the process. Tennessee orders of protection are for when there is an allegation of stalking, domestic abuse, or sexual assault between two or more people. The petitioner (the one bringing the petition) must prove…
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