Finding out that you’re under criminal investigation is a scary feeling. All of a sudden, so many uncertainties will fill your mind. What’s going to happen to me? Am I going to jail? Will I lose my job? Are they going to come arrest me in my home, in front of my neighbors and family?…
In Tennessee, underage drinking crimes are commonly referred to as minor in possession of alcohol, or simply MIP. The statutes for these offenses are found in Tennessee Code Annotated 57-3-412. Tennessee minor in possession crimes can be broken down into possession (including consumption), transportation, and purchasing or attempting to purchase alcoholic beverages. Both juveniles and…
The crime of harassment in Tennessee is a serious matter. It is usually a Class A misdemeanor punishable up to 11 months and 29 days, although in some cases it could be a felony. If you have been charged with this offense in the Memphis area, contact a Memphis criminal lawyer for help in defending…
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…
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…
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…
If you have been arrested or been issued a misdemeanor citation in Memphis, Tennessee, one of the first things you’re going to have to do is hire a lawyer. This can be a daunting task if you don’t know one, and especially so if this is your first run-in with the law. You’re probably confused…
This article deals with the crime of minor in possession of alcohol in Memphis, Tennessee, the consequences, and what to do if you are charged. Please check your local laws if you are outside Tennessee, as your laws may be different. In Tennessee it is against the law for minors (anyone under 21) to buy,…
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