When I tell people I’m a criminal lawyer, they usually laugh and say “I hope I never have to call you!” I know what they mean. You can put criminal attorneys in the same category as air conditioning repairmen, cardiologists, and firefighters. People come to us only when there’s a serious problem that needs to be…
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…
Being charged with a domestic violence crime in Covington, TN can be a stressful, anxious ordeal, particularly for someone who has never been in trouble before. Not only do you have to go through being arrested, taken to jail, and making bond, you must then navigate the court system. A first-time offender would naturally be at…
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…
Judicial diversion is the process in criminal law where a person pleads guilty to a crime and can later have the charge removed (or expunged) from their record following a period of probation. It is granted by the judge, hence its name. This article will discuss the process and requirements of judicial diversion, but be…
People in Memphis, Tennessee often want to get an order of protection against someone, or they have been served with an order of protection by someone else and need to know what to do. This article will examine what these orders actually are, what are the consequences of having one, and who is involved. I…
A criminal conviction in the state of Tennessee can have serious consequences. Under Tennessee law, for instance, misdemeanors are punishable up to 11 months and 29 days in jail, and the minimum punishment for a felony is one year. Punishment and sentencing for Tennessee crimes are set out in Titles 39 and 40 of the…
A domestic violence charge and conviction can have serious consequences on a person’s reputation, employment prospects, and overall well-being. If you’ve been charged with domestic violence you need to know exactly what options you have, and what is the process for getting the case resolved most effectively. This article will look at the elements of…
