Nashville has become one of the party capitals of the country, with tens of thousands coming to the city every year for bachelor/bachelorette parties alone. Regardless of whether you live here, are visiting for a concert, or are just enjoying the nightlife Nashville has to offer, it’s important to understand the local laws surrounding drinking … Read more
Laws are constantly changing and evolving – often in response to current events and new technology. Tennessee’s laws surrounding driving impaired are different. Staying up-to-date with the state laws around DUIs can help you stay ahead of any possible violations or unknowingly running afoul of the law. As criminal defense attorneys well-versed in DUI laws, … Read more
The Tennessee legislature has been busy this summer, with multiple new laws that went into effect on July 1, 2025. Many of those were either new offenses or expansions of already existing ones, including several misdemeanor charges. Under HB 55/SB 30, you could now face a misdemeanor charge for putting up a poster on the … Read more
Following a weeklong manhunt, Austin Robert Drummond was arrested after an infant was found abandoned on a stranger’s lawn in Lake County, and the bodies of the infant’s mother, father, grandmother, and uncle were found at their home in Dyer County. The murders and manhunt rocked the state of Tennessee, particularly those in West Tennessee. … Read more
In July of 2025, 177 new laws passed by the Tennessee legislature went into effect, including one that expands what can get you arrested for organized retail theft (ORT). The original law made it a crime to work with one or more people to steal merchandise over $1,000 with the intent to barter, sell, or … Read more
Getting arrested can be a disorienting experience where you’re not quite sure what the right thing to do is. Not only can it have serious consequences, but it can also be a time of great upheaval and confusing interactions with law enforcement. What rights do you have after being arrested? What should you do after … Read more