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Patrick McNally is an attorney at Patrick McNally, Attorney at Law in Nashville, Tennessee, with 44 years of legal experience. His practice focuses on criminal defense, including federal and state criminal matters, white collar defense, DUI/DWI, and criminal appeals. He is admitted to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and several federal district courts. McNally earned his J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1982 and his B.A. from Wake Forest University in 1977.

LATEST ARTICLES BY: Patrick McNally

February 18, 2020
Roadside breath tests: What you should know
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Last Modified on Jan 14, 2021

When a law enforcement officer asks you to submit to a roadside breath test, you may feel anxious and alarmed. Facing a driving while driving charge is daunting and overwhelming. You may think that the reading obtained from the breath test device is enough to charge and convict you of a DUI. There are some […]

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February 3, 2020
Defendant charged for over $60K after admitting to $20K theft
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Last Modified on Jan 13, 2021

After informing her employer that she embezzled $20,000 from the assisted-living facility she worked for, a Tennessee woman handed over a personal check for that amount. She also submitted her resignation. As reported by WBIR 10 News, a little over 18 months later, the woman found herself facing a Monroe County Grand Jury indictment. The charge […]

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January 29, 2020
What is ineffective assistance of counsel?
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Last Modified on Apr 19, 2021

If you are accused of a crime, you have the right to legal representation. Many people choose to hire an attorney. Some cannot afford a lawyer, and the court appoints public legal counsel. Whoever represents you, you have the right to a well-managed trial by a competent lawyer. Your counsel should do everything in his […]

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January 24, 2020
Bar fights may lead to severe penalties
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Last Modified on Jan 13, 2021

Nashville is a popular tourist spot with numerous bars and clubs, and it may be easy for a visitor to make a poor decision after one too many drinks. Unfortunately, even a minor confrontation in a bar may lead to significant legal charges and consequences. While bar fights may seem relatively harmless, they frequently lead […]

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January 9, 2020
Getting your criminal record erased
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Last Modified on Jan 13, 2021

If you have a criminal record in Tennessee, it can alter the trajectory of your entire life. It can affect where you live, the types of jobs you can hold and whether you can get a loan. At Patrick T. McNally, Attorney at Law, we assist clients with their appeals and expunging criminal records. According […]

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January 4, 2020
Does the governor see all pardon applications?
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Last Modified on Jan 13, 2021

In the state of Tennessee, the governor has the authority to grant pardons and commutations. So it is natural to think that the governor is certain to see your application for a pardon. However, some pardon applications may not even reach the desk of the governor. There are certain hurdles a pardon application must clear […]

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