Memphis, Tennesssee has several surrounding areas within the county that have their own government and court system. I like to call these places suburban courts. One such area is Germantown. If you’ve been charged with drunk driving in Germantown, TN this article will give you an overview of what to expect when you go to…
For an individual charged with a crime, one of the biggest concerns will be what happens to them if convicted. The basic outcomes of a conviction are either a sentence of jail time, or an alternative sentence such as probation. In Tennessee, qualified offenders will be eligible for probation, meaning they can avoid going to…
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…
If you’ve been arrested for a DUI in Germantown, TN or in the Memphis area, you’re probably worried about what this means to your future. You’re right to be concerned, because DUI convictions in Tennessee carry significant penalties. A first offense DUI conviction requires a minimum of 48 hours in jail, and in some cases…
Field sobriety tests are one way for the state to determine if a person charged with DUI was under the influence of alcohol or an intoxicant. Field sobriety tests (FSTs) are not the same as chemical or breath tests. Unlike chemical or breath tests, FSTs are not defined by law in Tennessee, where I practice….
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…
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…
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…
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