The federal sentencing guidelines determine the punishment for crimes committed under U.S. federal law. The guidelines are used in all United States federal courts throughout the country. State laws do not apply. If you have been charged with a federal crime in Memphis or West Tennessee, your case will be heard at the federal district…

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…

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…

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…

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