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…
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…
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…
“Four pounds…we’re talking two, three hundred boxes of sinus pills. There ain’t that many smurfs in the world.” –Breaking Bad Tennessee Code Annotated Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 417 makes it a crime to manufacture, deliver or sell methamphetamine, or to possess with the intent to manufacture, sell or deliver. If the amount is .5…
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…
Tennessee’s offense of solicitation of a minor is found in the Tennessee Code Annotated Title 39, Chapter 5, Part 9. Title 39 contains all of the state’s criminal offenses, and Chapter 5 is for sex crimes. Solicitation of a minor is a serious and complex offense because it contains so many elements and encompasses numerous…
A Memphis federal drug charge is a serious criminal matter. Crimes under federal law can carry greater punishment than under state law, with numerous sentence enhancing factors and no possibility of parole. They require a great deal of review and preparation. This article will look at the types of drugs and criminal activities subject to…
