No. Always consult with a criminal defense attorney before speaking with law enforcement. You have a constitutional right to remain silent and to have an attorney present with you during any questioning.

A felony is punishable for one or more years, while a misdemeanor is a less serious offense and punishable for up to 11 months and 29 days. Felony convictions may affect your gun rights and voting rights among other things.

It is important to get an attorney involved as quickly as possible. Many times, the first few days after a criminal charge are the most critical to establishing defense strategies.

Our firm is committed to prompt communication with our clients. If you’ve been charged with a crime outside of the normal workday or on a holiday, reach out via our website portal or through the individual attorney emails listed on the website.

Our firm offers free consultations on all criminal defense charges. Many of our fees are structured based on the charges themselves and the facts of the case. We may offer a differing fee structure based on whether the charges are in General Sessions Court or Circuit Court. After the consultation, you and your family may discuss what is best for your case before taking the next steps.

In the State of Tennessee, law enforcement shall arrest whom they determine to be the primary aggressor during a domestic altercation. Many times, this leaves the Defendant with nowhere to go pending the court proceedings due to GPS requirements and “no contact” provisions. Domestic assault charges are taken very seriously in Tennessee courts. Even a first misdemeanor offense may result in jail time and a loss of firearms. An experienced attorney can evaluate the case and work towards the best possible outcome while challenging the inconsistencies.

We will take the time to sit and discuss the facts of your situation and the charges against you in a confidential setting. We will give you an honest assessment of the circumstances and try to give you all the information necessary to make the best decision for you and your family. You are under no obligation to hire us and everything we discuss is attorney-client privileged from the moment we begin talking.

A first-offense DUI in Tennessee carries a minimum jail sentence that is based on your blood alcohol content (or BAC level). There are also fines imposed, a one-year license revocation and mandatory conditions of probation such as DUI school and a victim-impact panel. DUI convictions cannot be expunged in the State of Tennessee.

In Tennessee, you have one year from the date of the accident to the file a personal injury claim – meaning one year from the date of the car accident or within on year from suffering your injury. There are limited exceptions to this rule, so call us to inquire.

Yes, often times insurance companies will make an initial offer which may not reflect the injuries, lost wages, future medicals, lost earnings or many other factors which may impact your settlement. An experienced attorney can evaluate the case and the offer and make a recommendation for you.

Divorces, especially contested ones, can be a lengthy process. If you and your spouse are contemplating divorce, it is often beneficial to sit down privately and consult with an attorney sooner rather than later. Our family law attorney consults with potential clients prior to any court filings and helps advise that person based on their specific facts.

Tennessee considers both parents’ gross incomes, the number of overnights, work-related childcare costs, etc. This is called the Income Shares Model.

An estate plan is something that many people avoid addressing until it is too late. It is important to put together or update your estate plan after major life events, including marriage, birth of a child, divorce, significant change in assets, etc.

If you die without a will, your assets are divided based on intestacy laws. This may not align with your wishes and create complications.