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...

A distinct difference between felonies and misdemeanors is the length of time a criminal defendant will be held in custody after a...

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....

The Miranda warning (or Miranda rights) is a warning given by U.S. police to a criminal suspect in police custody or in custodial...

Every June thousands of individuals from around the country descend upon a farm in Manchester, Tennessee for the famous four-day music...

Being convicted of DUI can ruin your life, multiple convictions even more so. Experienced DUI attorneys know that you have rights and...

An arraignment is a court hearing where a criminal defendant is advised of the charges being brought against him or her. During this...

The United States Constitution protects an individual's right to refuse to answer questions that might incriminate him or her in any...

In the unfortunate circumstances that you have been arrested or charged with a crime, it is wise to be represented by competent legal...

New legislation regarding illegal drug use during pregnancy that Governor Bill Haslam signed into law in April will take effect on July...

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...

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...