On top of the legal and financial consequences of a Driving Under the Influence conviction, there can be a considerable impact on your career. In order to protect your livelihood and future opportunities, you need a skilled criminal defense attorney to help you fight your charges. Best & Brock considers all the potential consequences of […]
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We all know that there’s more than one side to every story. When criminal charges are brought against someone for a crime involving force, such as assault or murder, it is critical that the defendant and alleged victim alike have the opportunity to tell their side of the story. In some criminal cases, it may […]
The court system is not only responsible for adjudicating guilt in a criminal trial, but also for determining sentences. Sentencing is a complex process through which the court seeks a fair and legal punishment after a defendant has been convicted of a crime. In most jurisdictions in the United States, sentencing ranges, which implement a […]
As in all criminal cases, the prosecution is charged with proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt before a defendant can be convicted of driving under the influence in Tennessee and Georgia. In order to prove this guilt, the prosecutor will rely on the evidence collected against a defendant, typically by the arresting officer. In both […]
In this blog, we’re going to break down what might be the most difficult question you’re asked when being arrested for DUI: Will you consent to testing of your blood and/or breath to determine your blood alcohol content? In 2022, we published a blog explaining the Implied Consent law in Tennessee. We want to go […]
We’re living in a unique era wherein almost everyone spends a considerable amount of their time and energy online. People conduct business, pay bills, maintain relationships, and commit crimes online every day. Many internet users would be shocked to discover, however, that social media and other online platforms occupy a legal liminal space wherein the […]
The word “theft” encompasses a broad range of crimes. Theft occurs when someone takes someone else’s property (including money) without their consent and with the intention to permanently deprive that person of said property. It is also illegal to steal services, which occurs when someone unlawfully receives a service without paying for it, i.e., leaving […]
Being charged with domestic assault is a very serious situation. The severity of a domestic assault charge can vary depending on the exact circumstances of the case, but domestic assault is generally a serious misdemeanor, or even a felony. But what exactly is domestic assault? Domestic assault is generally defined as assault committed against a […]
It may (or may not) surprise you that Generation Z is more likely to be charged with a DUI than other driving-age generations. According to a study conducted by LendingTree, Gen Z have the highest rate of DUI charges per drive amongst all generations currently on the road. Gen Z scored a whopping rate of […]
You’ve definitely heard it before on TV and in movies: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you.” In Miranda v. Arizona, […]