Open Container Law: Rules, Penalties, & Exceptions

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

HB 55/SB 30: New Misdemeanor Offenses Explained

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

Austin Drummond: Death Penalty Defense

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

3 Steps to Take Immediately After Criminal Arrest

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