Nashville Criminal Defense Blog
What to know about the new criminal justice reforms
Now that the congressional session of the Tennessee General Assembly has ended, the state is facing some new changes. And for those facing criminal charges, or those who have already served time, some of these changes are good news. Criminal justice reform was Gov....
read morePublic intoxication and disorderly conduct in Tennessee
Nashville is a great place to visit. But sometimes, things can get out of hand in this city. If the bar gets too rowdy, you may face criminal charges for disturbing the peace. The Tennessee penal code has an entire chapter that addresses a wide variety of offenses...
read moreWhat is a petition for post-conviction relief?
All too often, the result of a criminal case leaves a person facing far more severe consequences than they should. Perhaps the jury instructions pitted the jury against the defendant, or the court denied an appeal in violation of state law. When that happens, you do...
read moreFacing charges of tax evasion
Taxpayers have gone through their first year under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Creation Act. In light of this, the IRS has eased its rules and penalties. These include no penalties if the taxpayer pays at least 80% of what the IRS determines to be their tax obligation...
read moreExaggerated forensic testimony a key contributor to false convictions
Each year, the National Registry of Exonerations sends out an annual report that reveals how many innocent people were exonerated that year, along with information about what problems brought about their wrongful convictions. Last year, 151 people were found not to...
read moreDefending oneself against stalking charges
Stalking is a term that is used a lot these days. Whether it is a traditional act of following someone or tracking their digital footprint, there is little to no tolerance stalking and accusations will often quickly be made. People accused of such actions are...
read moreExpungement basics in Tennessee
Most have heard the term "expungement," but few understand how it works beyond the fact that it enables one to clear their name. Here in Tennessee, expungement, expunction or sealing of records are different legal processes where the arrest, charge or conviction is...
read moreNavigating the high stakes of an out-of-state DUI
As summer draws nearer in Tennessee, many tourists will flock to Nashville and other parts of the state. Unfortunately, a fun vacation can be soured when a police officer pulls you over on suspicion of drunk driving. A DUI arrest can be devastating at any time. Yet,...
read moreThe subject of Serial podcast will not get a retrial
The circumstances of Adnan Syed’s conviction in 2000 became the basis of the Serial podcast in 2014. It reexamined without bias the conviction of Adnan Syed, who is serving a life sentence for strangling his ex-girlfriend and then burying her with help from a friend,...
read moreThe criminal appeals process
For many Tennessee residents, the process of appealing a court ruling is a bit unclear. In order for an appellate court to consider an appeal, there must be demonstrable evidence indicating that a grievous error was made during the trial, one that had a large effect...
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