If you are visiting Tennessee and get into an argument with someone at a bar, the next thing you know, you could be involved in a bar fight. While some cases might just result in you getting thrown out of the bar, serious fights usually involve the police. Even if you...
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Tax mistakes are not a crime
If someone ever tells you that they’re nervous to do their taxes, what they’re really telling you is that they’re worried they might make a mistake. Unlike many other developed countries, the United States still makes its citizens do their own taxes, rather than...
Is marijuana legal in Tennessee?
It feels, at times, like marijuana legislation is sweeping across the country. Colorado was one of the first states to legalize recreational use, but it has been followed by many other states. This seems to be a trend that could make its way everywhere. For instance,...
Could a biased juror give you grounds for an appeal?
As someone in the United States accused of a criminal act, you have certain rights. One of the most important rights for a criminal defendant is the right to a trial by jury. A jury of your unbiased peers makes a decision based on the evidence presented in court and...
Grounds for relief: A habeas corpus petition
When you believe that your incarceration is unfair, you need to look at every possible avenue for relief under both state and federal law. One of the options you may have is a writ of habeas corpus. What is a writ of habeas corpus? A writ of habeas corpus (which means...
Did ineffective counsel impact the outcome of your trial?
One of your most basic rights as someone accused of a criminal offense is the right to defend yourself against those pending charges. Your criminal defense attorney is in a position of both trust and power. You have to trust in their decision-making and intelligence...
How much do you really know about the Fifth Amendment?
Most everyone has some idea of what “pleading the Fifth” means. They’ve seen people do it hundreds of times on the various incarnations of Law & Order and seen or heard people do it in real-life legal proceedings. The idea that a person shouldn’t be forced to...
Visiting Nashville? Protect against DUI charges
There are many reasons to visit Nashville, with many people doing so because of its nightlife. From music venues to bars to restaurants, there’s no shortage of locations for having a good time. Unfortunately, if you take a good time too far, you could find yourself in...
Tips for your application for clemency or pardon in Tennessee
Getting any kind of executive clemency in Tennessee takes work. As of 2016, it was estimated that roughly 150 people in the state apply each year and only three or four of those people succeed. Most are summarily denied before they even reach the governor’s desk --...
Can you appeal if you don’t like the outcome of your criminal trial?
Anyone who doesn’t get the outcome that they expect during a criminal trial may naturally hope that they can appeal the verdict. Appeals are a little more complicated than that, however. An appeal can only happen if there is a clear reason why that case needs to be...