The Veteran’s Administration (VA), along with the Shelby County General Sessions Court, has recently begun a new program called Veteran’s Court. This program is aimed at helping U.S. veterans who have been charged with certain crimes get help through counseling and rehabilitation. Recognizing that many veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and resort to drug…
Tennessee law separates criminal offenses into either misdemeanors or felonies. Misdemeanors are punishable up to 11 months and 29 days and are considered less serious than felonies, although any criminal offense should be taken seriously and handled properly. Felonies are more serious than misdemeanors, and in some cases much more serious. The minimum punishment is one…
Germantown, Tennessee is a suburb of Memphis located in Shelby County. Because it is outside the Memphis city limits, it has an independent municipal government including its own court system. If you are charged with a crime in Germantown your case will be heard in the Municipal Court located at 1930 South Germantown Rd. Germantown court convenes one…
In Tennessee, the detention hearing is a juvenile’s first appearance before a judge after being arrested and charged with a felony offense. It’s where the judge determines if the child should be released or kept in custody until trial. How a juvenile gets charged in Memphis is going to depend on the circumstances. Sometimes, in…
The State of Tennessee has several laws regarding illegal possession of a weapon. Gun crimes are very serious offenses, and if you have been charged you should contact a Memphis criminal defense lawyer to discuss your case. This article will explain how Tennessee weapons possession laws work, their elements, and their punishment. Most Tennessee gun…
Collierville, Tennessee is a suburb of Memphis located in Shelby County. Because it is outside the Memphis city limits, it has an independent municipal government including its own court system. If you are charged with a crime in Collierville your case will be heard in the Municipal Court located at 101 Walnut Street. The Collierville municipal court…
If you’re a legal immigrant in Memphis, Tennessee and have been charged with a criminal offense, you’re facing a situation that could severely affect not only your residence in the United States, but your entire future and the future of those close to you. You should immediately consult with a Memphis criminal defense lawyer to…
The following questions and answers are offered to help those who have been charged with a crime in the Memphis area. Where will I have to go for court? If you have been charged in Memphis, you will go to the Criminal Court building downtown at 201 Poplar Ave. Your case will be heard in…
If you have been charged with a drug crime in Memphis, Tennessee or the surrounding area you could be facing numerous consequences including jail time, fines, forfeiture of property, and permanent felony or misdemeanor convictions on your record. A drug possession lawyer in Memphis should be consulted for advice on how to proceed. In Memphis,…
In Tennessee, patronizing prostitution is defined as soliciting or hiring another person with the intent that the other person engage in prostitution, or entering or remaining in a house of prostitution for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity. Most of these cases result from undercover police sting operations. Money does not need to change…
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