On February 6, 2018, the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals issued a landmark decision for DUI cases that involve blood and breath tests throughout the State of Tennessee. The Court held that the collection of a $250.00 fee in DUI cases where a breath or blood test is taken and a conviction is obtained, is […]
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We would like to congratulate our very own Matt Brock for winning the Chattanooga Bar Association Young Lawyer Volunteer of the Year Award. Apparently “I have some YLD stuff to do” wasn’t just an excuse to occasionally leave early. All kidding aside, we are proud of you! Read the article for more info on his philanthropic endeavors.
We are proud to be the Safe Ride sponsor for the Chambliss Center for Children. The purpose of the Chambliss Center for Children is to preserve family unity and to help prevent the dependency, neglect, abuse, and delinquency of children by responding to the community’s childcare needs. As criminal defense attorneys, we find ourselves representing young men and women […]
A recent article in the Times Free Press noted that Tennessee DUI arrests spiked in 2014, specifically in Chattanooga. The conviction rate on the cases that have reached disposition was an alarming 88%. Driving Under the Influence convictions have serious minimum penalties for first time offenders; 48 hours in jail, loss of license for 1 year, 3 public work […]