Tennessee code annotated section 39-14-108 makes theft of rental property a separate offense from the generic “theft.”  The purpose and effect of this statue is to make it easier for the state to show the accused’ intended to deprive the owner of the property by allowing the inference of such intent from facts such as pawning the property or using a false ID when renting the property.  Failure to return the property within 10 days after the due date or failure to find property at a place listed in the rental agreement can also create such an inference.

If you have accused of any crime contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer immediately. Attorney Stan Bennett is a skilled negotiator and trial attorney who aggressively defends the rights of the accused and secures maximum results.  Every case has complex legal issues and Stan has the experience to help clients understand these issues and involve them in their own defense. Stan has a proven track record of aggressive representation and diligent investigation of such matters as evidence suppression and witness credibility, and mounting strong defenses against all types of criminal charges in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and throughout Middle Tennessee.  With so much at stake, why take a chance on an inexperienced or lazy defense lawyer?  Call Stan today to discuss your case at his Murfreesboro offices.

Rehabilitative alimony is a temporary support award for a definite period of time designed to rehabilitate the disadvantaged spouses earning capacity to the point that he or she is no longer economically disadvantaged relative to the other souse.  The award is modifiable upon a showing of substantial and material change in circumstances, rehabilitative alimony terminates upon the death of either party, or unless stated otherwise.

A divorce situation is one of the most difficult, frightening, and emotional events than can confront a person. At Bennett, Parkerson & Bray we don’t consider clients as just a number or a case file.  We treat each person who walks through the door with the respect, attention, compassion, sense of urgency, and skill that we all deserve, especially in tough situations like divorce.  If you are considering divorce or if a divorce action has already been filed, you have issues and rights that need attention and protection.  Contact a knowledgeable and experienced attorney at Bennett, Parkerson & Bray today for a free consultation and case evaluation.

When a person uses coercion with intent to obtain property, services, immunity or advantage he may be charged with Extortion under Tennessee code annotated section 39-14-112.  Extortion is a Class D. Felony regardless of the value of the extorted property. Tennessee statutes define coercion in Tennessee code annotated section 39-11-106.

If you have accused of any crime contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer immediately. Attorney Stan Bennett is a skilled negotiator and trial attorney who aggressively defends the rights of the accused and secures maximum results.  Every case has complex legal issues and Stan has the experience to help clients understand these issues and involve them in their own defense. Stan has a proven track record of aggressive representation and diligent investigation of such matters as evidence suppression and witness credibility, and mounting strong defenses against all types of criminal charges in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and throughout Middle Tennessee.  With so much at stake, why take a chance on an inexperienced or lazy defense lawyer?  Call Stan today to discuss your case at his Murfreesboro offices.

Under Tennessee law a person commits forgery by forging writing with intent to defraud or harm another person.  Tennessee code annotated section 39-14-114 describes forgery as (i) altering a writing that purports to be the act of another who did not authorize it, (ii) a writing that purports to be executed a time and/or place other than the actual case, or (iii) of a copy of an original that does not exist.

If you have accused of any crime contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer immediately. Attorney Stan Bennett is a skilled negotiator and trial attorney who aggressively defends the rights of the accused and secures maximum results.  Every case has complex legal issues and Stan has the experience to help clients understand these issues and involve them in their own defense. Stan has a proven track record of aggressive representation and diligent investigation of such matters as evidence suppression and witness credibility, and mounting strong defenses against all types of criminal charges in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and throughout Middle Tennessee.  With so much at stake, why take a chance on an inexperienced or lazy defense lawyer?  Call Stan today to discuss your case at his Murfreesboro offices.

Alimony “In Futuro” is a periodic award of a definite sum of money until the death of either party or remarriage of the receiving spouse.  The award is modifiable upon a showing of substantial and material change of circumstances.  The award is normally “permanent” but may also be contingent on a time limitation.

A divorce situation is one of the most difficult, frightening, and emotional events than can confront a person. At Bennett, Parkerson & Bray we don’t consider clients as just a number or a case file.  We treat each person who walks through the door with the respect, attention, compassion, sense of urgency, and skill that we all deserve, especially in tough situations like divorce.  If you are considering divorce or if a divorce action has already been filed, you have issues and rights that need attention and protection.  Contact a knowledgeable and experienced attorney at Bennett, Parkerson & Bray today for a free consultation and case evaluation.

Identity theft is an increasingly charged felony offense in Tennessee.  Identity theft is a knowing transfer or use of the identity of another without legal authority with intent to facilitate unlawful activity.   “Identity” includes any name or number that may be used to identify an individual.  A felony is classified by a punishment of a minimum of one-year incarceration.

If you have accused of any crime contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer immediately. Attorney Stan Bennett is a skilled negotiator and trial attorney who aggressively defends the rights of the accused and secures maximum results.  Every case has complex legal issues and Stan has the experience to help clients understand these issues and involve them in their own defense. Stan has a proven track record of aggressive representation and diligent investigation of such matters as evidence suppression and witness credibility, and mounting strong defenses against all types of criminal charges in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and throughout Middle Tennessee.  With so much at stake, why take a chance on an inexperienced or lazy defense lawyer?  Call Stan today to discuss your case at his Murfreesboro offices.

In Tennessee, fault has no bearing on the court’s property division determination.  Tennessee Code Annotated section 36-4-121 provides that property division must be made without regard to marital fault.  On the other hand, marital fault may be considered in determining alimony.  Marital fault may also be considered in awarding attorney fees to a party.

A divorce situation is one of the most difficult, frightening, and emotional events than can confront a person. At Bennett, Parkerson & Bray we don’t consider clients as just a number or a case file.  We treat each person who walks through the door with the respect, attention, compassion, sense of urgency, and skill that we all deserve, especially in tough situations like divorce.  If you are considering divorce or if a divorce action has already been filed, you have issues and rights that need attention and protection.  Contact a knowledgeable and experienced attorney at Bennett, Parkerson & Bray today for a free consultation and case evaluation.

Tennessee code annotated section 39-14-121 describes the offense of passing a worthless check as passing a check the one knowingly or with fraudulent intent issues a check with insufficient funds in the account to pay that check, as well as all other outstanding funds.  A stop payment of a check after goods or services have been received is also a chargeable offense under this statue.  Worthless Checks is a Theft offense, which is classified according to the value of the written check.  Any worthless check written for more than $500 will be charged as a felony.

If you have accused of any crime contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer immediately. Attorney Stan Bennett is a skilled negotiator and trial attorney who aggressively defends the rights of the accused and secures maximum results.  Every case has complex legal issues and Stan has the experience to help clients understand these issues and involve them in their own defense. Stan has a proven track record of aggressive representation and diligent investigation of such matters as evidence suppression and witness credibility, and mounting strong defenses against all types of criminal charges in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and throughout Middle Tennessee.  With so much at stake, why take a chance on an inexperienced or lazy defense lawyer?  Call Stan today to discuss your case at his Murfreesboro offices.

Ante nuptial (Prenuptial) Agreements are contracts made by parties prior to marriage to determine the rights of each party in the event of death or divorce.  The parties may contract to waive rights as a surviving spouse in the event of death, or regarding property and/or alimony rights in a divorce.  These agreements are subject to usual contract principles under Tennessee law and must be made in writing in consideration of marriage.  Tennessee Code Annotated section 36-3-501 requires that the agreement be made freely, knowledgeably, and in good faith, and without duress, coercion or undue influence.   Each party should make a full disclosure of assets and consult (or waive in writing) independent counsel.  Spouses enter into postnuptial Agreements after the marriage.  Like Prenuptial agreements they are designed to address issues such as property rights before marital problems arise and generally subject to the same requiems as Ant nuptial Agreements.

At Bennett, Parkerson & Bray we don’t consider clients as just a number or a case file.  We treat each person who walks through the door with the respect, attention, compassion, sense of urgency, and skill that we all deserve, especially in critical family law situations.  Contact a knowledgeable and experienced attorney at Bennett, Parkerson & Bray today for a free consultation and case evaluation.

In Tennessee a person may be charged with burglary under Tennessee code annotated section 39-14-402 by doing one of the following without the effective consent:

1. Entering a building other than a habitation not open to the public with intent to commit a felony, theft or assault;
2. Remains concealed in a building with the intent to commit a felony, theft or assault;
3. Enters a building and commits or attempts to commit a felony, theft or assault; or
4. Enters any freight or passenger car, boat, plane, ruck, trailer or other motor vehicle with intent to commit a felony, theft or assault.

A burglary of a habitation is Aggravated burglary, a Class C Felony.  Especially Aggravated Burglary occurs when a person burglarizes a habitation and a person lawfully on the premises suffers serious bodily harm.

If you have accused of any crime contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer immediately. Attorney Stan Bennett is a skilled negotiator and trial attorney who aggressively defends the rights of the accused and secures maximum results.  Every case has complex legal issues and Stan has the experience to help clients understand these issues and involve them in their own defense. Stan has a proven track record of aggressive representation and diligent investigation of such matters as evidence suppression and witness credibility, and mounting strong defenses against all types of criminal charges in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and throughout Middle Tennessee.  With so much at stake, why take a chance on an inexperienced or lazy defense lawyer?  Call Stan today to discuss your case at his Murfreesboro offices.