Most drunk driving charges start when someone is pulled over by the police, after police witness some kind of driving infraction like speeding, swerving or not wearing a seat belt. From there police develop probable cause that the driver is under the influence. Sometimes, however, it starts because of an accident. It could be a…

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…

Oakland, Tennessee speeding tickets If you’ve received a traffic ticket in Oakland, TN, read this article for important information on how to keep it off your record. Oakland is a growing community and the police stay busy stopping drivers and writing tickets on Highway 64. If you’ve gotten one of these, your case will be…

If you’ve been charged with domestic violence in Memphis, one of the questions you’ll be asking is how long until it comes off my record? A better question might be can it come off your record, or will it be permanent? Let’s look at that. Most first time domestic violence offenders will have a good…

The crime of domestic assault in Tennessee is defined as an assault against a person with whom a domestic relationship is shared. This could be a spouse, sibling, other family member, or people who are dating or have a child together. If you’ve been charged with domestic assault in Somerville you’re facing a Class A…

Fayette County, TN is a fast-growing area. I know, I’m one of its new residents. Many families who work and previously lived in Memphis are making the move east across the county line for a better quality of life and lower property taxes. With the number of families moving in, parents need to know about…

Somerville, Tennessee, along with the rest of Fayette County, is a fast growing area. More families are moving there, and more companies are doing business there. With such growth, however, can come an increase in small crimes such as shoplifting. If you’ve been charged with shoplifting in Fayette County, you should consider talking to an…

If you’ve been charged with a crime in Fayette County, TN and have to go to court in Somerville, you may be seeking information about what happens next. Being arrested and charged with a crime is an embarassing, stressful experience. There are so many uncertainties and questions. What is going to happen when I go…

Drug possession charges in Somerville, TN are taken very seriously. If you or someone you know has been arrested for a drug crime in Somerville or Fayette County, you need to know exactly what are your options for resolving the matter. Having a criminal conviction on your record, whether misdemeanor or felony (but especially a…

Tennessee’s DUI laws carry many different penalties. One such penalty is the ignition interlock device. The ignition interlock device is a device that connects a motor vehicle’s ignition system to a breath alcohol analyzer and prevents the motor vehicle from starting if the driver’s blood alcohol level exceeds the calibrated setting. Currently under Tennessee law,…

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