The primary goal of every criminal defense lawyer is to fight to have the charges against you dismissed outright, or to obtain an acquittal. A secondary goal in criminal defense cases is to keep our clients out of jail, or to at least reduce the amount of time they may have to spend there. Some [...]
We expect a busy summer in Tennessee due to the loosening of restrictions. People from all over the country will be back to enjoy time in the Smokies, or to vacation in our cities. Summer is the perfect time for family barbeques and day trips to a lake or river, or to spend some time [...]
Many criminal cases are won or lost based on the testimony of the person who files the complaint. In these cases, the judge or jury often listens to only the victim and the person accused of the crime. The judge then decides the case mainly by deciding which person the judge or jury thinks is [...]
Traumatic brain injuries happen for many different reasons. A TBI is often a consequence of a violent blow to someone’s head. Violent forces can occur during a car accident, when someone falls on someone else’s property, from a construction accident, or other types of accidents. The forces can cause the brain to shake around in [...]
Many serious traffic accidents occur at intersections. This is not a big surprise, as intersections bring together multiple roads, which means multiple vehicles coming together from multiple directions. And even when an intersection has clear signage or lights, it can still be the site of frequent crashes. Intersection crashes can also involve anyone, as vehicles, [...]
Carjackings perpetrated by juveniles have exploded during the pandemic. According to reports from outlets like NPR, even children as young as 12 or 13 are involved in these violent crimes. This surge in carjackings is being called an epidemic, as experts look for the cause of why so many juveniles are making their way into [...]
Anyone who has purchased or test-driven a new vehicle over the past few years has seen the dazzling array of safety technology available to today’s drivers. Safety features have moved from what’s called “passive protection” like seatbelts and airbags to “active protection” like lane assistance and crash avoidance features. The ultimate goal of these technologies [...]
On February 12, 16-year-old Austin-East high school student Stanley Freeman, Jr. was shot three times, dying from his wounds after crashing his car. On March 15, two teens were arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting. The teens, aged 14 and 16, are now facing charges of first-degree murder. Authorities also allege the [...]
For many of us, our cell phones and smart phones are an extension of ourselves – full of messages, photos, contacts and important information. Allowing someone else access to this information could rightly feel like a violation of privacy. For example, in 2019 a Tampa man spent over 40 days in jail after refusing to [...]
If you are reading this blog, then the likely answer to “when should I hire a criminal defense attorney” is “as soon as possible.” Whether you’re the subject of a criminal investigation or have already been arrested, having an experienced attorney on your side from the start of your case is the best chance for [...]
