Domestic Violence Offenses with a Firearm Domestic violence allegations are serious offenses under Tennessee law, but the allegations become much more severe if the victim alleges that the violence involved the use of a firearm.  Bluntly stated, those arrested for domestic violence involving firearms face more time in prison if convicted.  If you face such … Read more

Marijuana Crimes   Many states have legalized marijuana for medicinal or even recreational purposes.  For example, the states of Colorado and Washington legalized marijuana more than 10 years ago in 2012. However, Tennessee has not done so yet.  Thus, in Tennessee, illegal possession of marijuana is a crime.  Distribution of marijuana is an even more … Read more

Implied Consent When police officers pull over a driver, suspecting the driver of driving under the influence (DUI), they often ask if they can test the individual either through a breath test or a blood test.  These tests can then determine the individual’s blood alcohol content (BAC). If the person consents to the test and … Read more

Gun Possession at the Airport It is illegal to possess a firearm while going through security at the airport.  People face serious criminal charges for such conduct, even if they carry the firearm accidentally or with no intent to use the firearm in an illegal fashion.  You could face criminal charges that include a significant … Read more

Domestic Violence with a Prior Conviction(s) A domestic violence conviction is obviously a serious matter.  Persons convicted for domestic violence offenses face criminal time and other negative consequences. But, these consequences only increase for recidivist (or repeat) offenders.  If you have been arrested for domestic violence and have a prior conviction, then you need to … Read more

Possession of an Illegal Weapon Tennessee law declares that certain weapons are illegal for the vast majority of its citizens.  For example, most citizens may not own a machine gun or a pair of brass knuckles. These are considered “illegal weapons.”   Possession of such a weapon can lead to an arrest and even felony criminal … Read more