Criminal defense attorney Matt Brock, a Partner at the law firm of Best & Brock PLLC (“B&B”), in Chattanooga, was named as a “2020 Rising Stars” for the Midsouth region. This is the third year in a row he has received this honorable recognition. Mr. Brock handles cases from misdemeanors to First Degree Murder, however his practice […]
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Diversions are programs offered in the state of Tennessee, through which certain 1st-time offenders might be eligible to avoid serving time and having a criminal record. Diversions are periods of probation during which the general prosecution of your case or your sentence is deferred. During this probation, you must follow certain conditions, and if you […]
Best and Brock has been named as one of the Best of The Best Law Firm in 2020 by the Chattanooga Times Free Press. We would like to thank Chatanooga residents for voting our firm as the city’s premier criminal defense and personal injury firm for the third consecutive time. Our legal team has decades of combined experience providing our clients in Tennessee and Georgia with personalized and responsive legal […]
What is Theft in Tennessee? Theft is the most common property crime in the city of Chattanooga, and the United States in large. Theft is a broad statutory term that covers many different kinds of specific crimes that involve stealing something from someone or an entity. Depending on where you are, and the circumstances […]
In Tennessee, Reckless Endangerment is a fairly broad statutory term that could be used to describe various situations. Because of this broad definition, you could also be charged with Reckless Endangerment on top of other more specific crimes, if those crimes endangered other people around you, as described in TCA § 39-13-103. In Chattanooga and […]
On Wednesday, July 15th, in response to continued protesting, the Chattanooga Police Department released a statement affirming their intentions to intervene in situations where pedestrians violate state traffic laws. CPD cites incidents of protestors being struck by vehicles across the country, as well as local complaints and calls as reasons for the further enforcement of […]
According to the TBI’s website, around 80% of all crimes in Tennessee are related to drugs in some way, and drug related offenses are the 2nd most common type of crime to occur. While there are many states in the US that are working towards decriminalizing the possession and use of drugs like marijuana, Tennessee […]
The rights to assemble and protest are among one of the most protected groups of rights in the American legal system. And while the government is not allowed to infringe upon these rights, it is very important for any and all citizens to be aware of the restrictions the government is allowed to put on these activities. It is […]
The Current State & Condition of Courts, the Intersection of Criminal Law & Immigration Law, and Access to Justice in Tennessee with a Focus on Hamilton County As of today, April 13, 2020, courts across Tennessee are trying to operate under the current health pandemic created by the Coronavirus. Decision-makers throughout Hamilton County have taken […]
With all of the uncertainty surrounding our community we wanted to mention a few things: Best and Brock is open for business and as of right now have staff members in the office during our regular business hours. If you need to speak to an attorney, we are getting messages and returning calls and are […]