Finding yourself the defendant in a criminal prosecution can be a frightening experience. Along with...
Why You Should Consult a Criminal Lawyer before Paying Bond
When a family member or close friend gets arrested, your first thought may be to pay the bond requir...
Trial by Jury in Tennessee
As a defendant in a criminal prosecution you (in consultation with your attorney) will need to make ...
What You Need to Know about Sentencing in a Tennessee Criminal Case
If you have been charged with a crime, your goal is undoubtedly to avoid a conviction; however, some...
Helping Your Criminal Defense Lawyer — 5 Things You Can Do
If you are the defendant in a criminal prosecution, your criminal defense attorney is your lifeline....
Should I Tell My Criminal Defense Attorney Everything?
If you were recently arrested and charged with a crime, you were undoubtedly advised to hire an expe...
What You Need to Know about DNA Evidence in a Criminal Case
If you are the defendant in a criminal prosecution, one type of evidence the State may try and use a...
Excluding Evidence in a Criminal Case
For the State to obtain a conviction in a criminal prosecution the prosecuting attorney must ...
What You Need to Know about an Order of Protection in Tennessee
If you were recently served with an Order of Protection, or a court ordered one as part of a pending...
The Search Warrant Requirement and What It Means in a Criminal Case
In the United States, the 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects against unreasonable searc...