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WHAT IF A TENNESSEE POLICE OFFICER REQUESTS TO INTERVIEW ME?
If a police officer contacts you for an interview in regard to a criminal case, politely decline the request to speak to him or her and...
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FELONY VS. MISDEMEANOR: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?
A distinct difference between felonies and misdemeanors is the length of time a criminal defendant will be held in custody after a...
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BAIL/BOND: WHAT IS IT AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
The terms bond and bail both mean the amount of money a court requires from the criminal defendant in order to release him/her from jail....
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THE MIRANDA WARNING AND WHAT HAPPENS IF THE POLICE FORGET
The Miranda warning (or Miranda rights) is a warning given by U.S. police to a criminal suspect in police custody or in custodial...
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BONNAROO ARRESTS IN 2015?
Every June thousands of individuals from around the country descend upon a farm in Manchester, Tennessee for the famous four-day music...
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FACING DUI CHARGES?
Being convicted of DUI can ruin your life, multiple convictions even more so. Experienced DUI attorneys know that you have rights and...
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WHAT IS AN ARRAIGNMENT?
An arraignment is a court hearing where a criminal defendant is advised of the charges being brought against him or her. During this...
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CAN I DECLINE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT AN ALLEGED CRIME?
The United States Constitution protects an individual's right to refuse to answer questions that might incriminate him or her in any...
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DO I NEED TO HIRE A CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY?
In the unfortunate circumstances that you have been arrested or charged with a crime, it is wise to be represented by competent legal...
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POSSIBLE ASSAULT CHARGES FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE DURING PREGNANCY
New legislation regarding illegal drug use during pregnancy that Governor Bill Haslam signed into law in April will take effect on July...
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DUI WITHOUT DRIVING
With the warm weather comes summer parties. For those who will be drinking, there are not many things that will put more of a damper on...
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PULLED OVER FOR A DUI? AM I REQUIRED TO TAKE BLOOD TEST?
In Tennessee, the answer to this question in the past was “No,” with a few exceptions. However, as of January 1, 2012, a change in...
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