Can First-Time Drug Offenders Avoid Jail in Tennessee?
Few things are more stressful than being caught with drugs on your person in Tennessee. You know that there will be consequences—but what are they and how serious will they be? Depending on how seriously you approach this issue and how you handle it, your outcomes may vary. That’s why it is so important to…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between Drug Possession and Intent to Distribute?
Getting caught with drugs is definitely a bad position to be in—you know that the best-case scenario is ending up with possession charges, and even that can result in jail time and fines. But depending on how much you have and what other paraphernalia you have on you, you could be charged with even more…
Read MoreIs Lane-Splitting Legal in Tennessee?
Lane-splitting is a technique often used by motorcyclists to avoid traffic, make more use of the space on the road, and take advantage of their vehicles’ smaller profile. However, with each state making its own rules for the road, the legality of lane-splitting varies from state to state. As a Tennessee rider, it’s important to…
Read MoreWhat to Do If You’re Involved in a Broadside Collision
Broadside accidents, often referred to as T-bone collisions, are among the most dangerous you can experience. Injuries are likely to be severe or even fatal, and determining liability is often a challenge due to the complexity of these collisions. As you grapple with a damaged or totaled vehicle and significant injuries, it’s important that you…
Read MoreWhy You Need a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Tennessee
Whether you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence, shoplifting, assault, or another alleged crime, you have to make a decision—do you hire an attorney or fight your criminal charges on your own? While you have the right to defend yourself, hiring a criminal defense lawyer and entrusting your case to them is generally the…
Read MoreAI Isn’t Your Lawyer: The Risks of Getting Legal Advice From a Bot
Artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way in recent years. Today, tools like ChatGPT, Google Bard, and other AI-powered apps are familiar to millions of people across the world. These types of AI are known as “large language models (LLMs),” and they essentially predict the next word in a sequence based on the context.…
Read MoreWhat Happens If I Miss My Court Date in Tennessee?
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you’re facing criminal charges. You’re looking at a list of charges the prosecutor wants to bring against you, looking at the penalties that come with those charges, and considering the range of possible outcomes for each one. You may also be worried about the potential of jail time and…
Read MoreWhat Happens If You Are At Fault in a Car Accident?
A car accident will put you through the entire emotional spectrum in a matter of seconds. There’s the fear you experience when you realize a crash is imminent, the shock of the impact itself, and the realization that you’re still alive. But for some, that’s followed by one more realization: you caused the crash. Maybe…
Read MoreShould You Accept a Plea Deal in Tennessee?
Whether you’re facing drug charges, DUI accusations, or another type of criminal charge in Tennessee, there may be a point during this process when you are offered a plea deal. Plea deals may offer benefits to the prosecution and the accused, but they do come with strings attached. Before you make any decisions that could…
Read MoreWhat is the Average Settlement for a Drunk Driving Accident in Tennessee?
Have you or a loved one been injured in a Sevierville drunk driving accident? At Delius, McKenzie & McCarter, we understand what you’re going through. We know you’re likely struggling with serious injuries, mounting medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress – all because someone made the decision to drive under the influence of alcohol…
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