Car accidents bring with them many expenses, from legal costs, to repairing or replacing your car, to medical bills, and even funeral costs. The party responsible for paying these costs changes depending on who was declared “at fault” in the wreck. Subrogation is the assumption by a third party of your legal right to collect […]
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If you’re anything like us, you coo when you see police dogs at the airport, train station, or even at public schools. Their big, fluffy ears and long snouts are undeniably adorable. However cute they are, though, these dogs are highly trained professionals, and they often contribute to arrests. Humans have used canines for many […]
We often have clients and callers ask us about their ability to buy, possess, and carry a gun in Tennessee while they’re facing criminal charges, and after being sentenced by the court. The Tennessee laws on carrying a gun, both concealed and unconcealed, and with or without a permit, are highly specific. To complicate matters […]
If you’re driving where we’re driving, then you probably have some concerns about getting into a car accident. The roads seem to be getting more dangerous than ever! In 2020 alone, over five million car collisions occurred in the U.S., over a million of which resulted in injuries. To stay safe on the roads, make sure […]
Being searched by an officer is an incredibly stressful experience to undergo, regardless of whether an individual has broken the law. Oftentimes, our clients are unaware of their rights when interacting with law enforcement officers, and fail to protect or exercise these rights during these encounters. So, what exactly are your rights when an officer […]
As summer comes to a close, we’re all trying to squeeze in last-minute trips. Furthermore, as the holiday season rapidly approaches, you may have some questions about your ability to travel to spend these special days with loved ones. Once you’ve been convicted of a crime, the state may place certain restrictions on your rights and […]
Tennessee’s General Assembly passed the Drug of the Living Dead Act this past April, which went into effect as of July 1, 2023. The act adds xylazine and its chemical equivalents to the list of Schedule III drugs prohibited by Tennessee state law. The act comes in response to the Biden administration’s recent designation of xylazine as […]
Tennessee has been making many efforts in recent years to crack down on reckless and aggressive driving on our roadways. Tennessee’s roadways are some of the most dangerous ones in the country – see the state’s traffic fatality tracker to learn more about how accidents affect our state. Last year, the Tennessee General Assembly passed a new […]
If you’ve recently engaged in a verbal argument with someone, or if you said some things you didn’t quite mean in the heat of the moment, you may now be worried that you can be held legally responsible for the things you said. Indeed, it is possible to be charged with assault if you threaten […]
We understand how it goes – you made a mistake, whether it be theft under $1000 or simple possession of drugs. Now, you’re looking to apply for jobs, housing, higher education, or other opportunities, and you’re worried about charges showing up on your criminal record. Thankfully, Tennessee Code § 40-32-101 provides for the destruction of […]