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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The Supreme Court of Tennessee, the highest court in the state, is beginning to ease restrictions regarding in-person hearings starting March 1st. The court suspended jury trials and in-person hearings because of a surge in coronavirus cases. Now that the number of cases is falling, the Court has decided to start opening back up. Per [...]

The COVID-19 pandemic is touching every aspect of life – including crime and punishment. On the one hand, it’s natural to expect that criminal conduct during the pandemic will be reduced because less people are out and about. Criminal activity such as assaults, exchanging money or drugs, and other actions require close contact – which [...]

In almost any crime show or mob movie, the most nerve-wracking part occurs when a character is wired up and sent into a building undercover to catch the criminals in the act. Inevitably, someone catches on, and the character is placed in an uncomfortable position with his life on the line, hoping the law enforcement [...]

“White-collar” crime was given its nickname because of the type of individual who tended to commit these illegal acts: suit and tie wearing professionals who find loopholes in the financial world, and exploit them for monetary gain. One of the crimes that falls into the category of this sort of criminal activity is bank fraud. [...]