Nashville Criminal Defense Blog
Could an undisclosed conflict of interest lead to an appeal?
The people who work in the legal system get held to a relatively high standard when it comes to how their personal interests affect their job. Neither a judge nor an attorney should play a role in a criminal case where they have either personal experience that would...
People tend to drink more and earlier when traveling
Thinking of heading to Nashville for a vacation later this year? You probably don’t actively consider it in advance, but odds are you will drink more on your trip than you would at home. On top of that, you may start drinking earlier than you would otherwise. In one...
What is the difference between tax fraud and a mistake?
People often feel nervous when doing their taxes, as if any little mistake they make is going to lead to an investigation by the IRS, serious financial fines and perhaps even jail time. This makes the tax season very stressful because the vast majority of Americans...
Partying in Nashville? Protect your future and know your rights
Nashville is known as a wonderful place to party, but partying comes with its own risks. If you are out drinking, there is a potential for you to get behind the wheel of your car and to try to head back to your home or hotel for the night. Even if it’s a short drive,...
Should you defend yourself if you’re investigated for embezzlement?
You have worked with your employer for years. You worked up the ranks and eventually came to be a district manager. You’ve been very busy. Recently, your employer has been unusually particular about your region’s finances. You’ve been asked to turn over multiple...
Illegally obtained or mishandled evidence and your appeal
The evidence that law enforcement officers collect is one of the most important parts of a criminal case. Without evidence, ranging from physical evidence like DNA or fingerprints to testimony from witnesses, or even a confession from the person accused, it is...
Can you get your criminal record expunged?
There are basically three categories of cases which may be expunged in Tennessee. First, cases in which charges were brought but which did not result in a conviction can be expunged. Second, cases that were resolved pursuant to a diversion agreement or sentence may be...
Is your criminal record eligible for expungement?
Being convicted of a crime can affect your ability to find work, apply for a loan or rent an apartment, but how much would your situation improve if your criminal record was erased? Some states are performing mass expungements of some criminal offenses; for example,...
Roadside breath tests: What you should know
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...
Defendant charged for over $60K after admitting to $20K theft
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,...
