Nashville Criminal Defense Blog
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...
Appealing a case? Work with an appellate attorney
You were tried for a crime, and you ended up being convicted. Your initial response was that you wanted to appeal the case, because you didn’t feel like the outcome was fair or appropriate based on what really happened. When you spoke with your trial attorney, they...
If you visit Tennessee and break the law, get local support
Tennessee has become a place where many people love to visit. They go there for vacations and just to getaway. The nightlife, music scene and beautiful scenery make it a perfect place for a short stay or longer vacation. Did you know that Tennessee’s tourism industry...
A Nashville bar fight could lead to assault charges
You and the boys had been planning it for months -- a college reunion road trip to Nashville. You may be in your forties, but you still know how to party. Unfortunately, the only way your wives would let you go is if you took them along. Instead of being a calming...
When are 3 times when you could have a case for ineffective counsel?
When your attorney started talking in court, you could barely follow what he was trying to say. Later in the case, he made a mistake and was actually corrected by the judge. You didn’t feel good about what you saw. Then, when a decision was made, you found out that...
American Bar Association urged to consider implicit biases in the legal system
The term “implicit bias” references the way that someone’s unconscious attitudes about others (often based on stereotypes) can affect their actions. It’s a problem in many facets of society -- and the court system is no exception. That’s why the American Bar...
Commutations and pardons in Tennessee
If you have been wrongly convicted of a criminal offense, you may be resigned to the sentence handed down. Recent events have served as a timely reminder that this need not be the case. The president’s recent decision to commute a former advisor's sentence has thrown...
Suspicion of DUI: What should you do?
Police are on the lookout for drivers who aren’t following the rules of the road. Taking this one step further, if they have reason to believe you’re under the influence of alcohol, it won’t be long before you find yourself pulled to the side of the road. If you’re...
How is an appeal different from a criminal trial?
You refused a plea deal and took your criminal case to court, confident that a jury would acquit you -- but that’s not what happened. The best way to manage your expectations moving forward is to understand what happens during an appeal. Perhaps the biggest thing you...
Can you appeal a DUI conviction?
If you get convicted of a DUI, do not assume that you have no options left and you simply must accept that conviction. You may still feel that it was made unfairly. In a case like that, you will be glad to know that you may be able to appeal that conviction. Just...
