We could all probably do a better job of keeping our speeds below the typical 10 miles over the limit most of us seem to observe on the highways. This weekend and on various weekends throughout the summer we need to be extra careful because the Tennessee Highway Patrol and Chattanooga Police are stepping up […]
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If you are being accused of committing a crime that involves fraud in Chattanooga, Tennessee, you are likely facing some serious and life altering penalties. If you are truly innocent of the crime, then you may not fully understand what you’re being accused of. If you have committed a crime, then it is still likely that […]
“It was a case where nobody really won. The victim was a young man of promise that came from a good family that misses him greatly. My client’s best friend got life despite him not being the shooter. I’m just glad the Judge gave Robert the opportunity to potentially keep a clean record and to […]
This Is a Rhetorical Question, the Answer Is Yes! Drug possession is a serious crime according to Tennessee laws, and anyone facing drug charges in Hamilton County should consider enlisting the help of an experienced Chattanooga criminal defense attorney. The possession of a small number of drugs for personal use may not seem like such a […]
The definition for DUI in Tennessee is in section 55-10-401 of the Tennessee Code. This code makes it illegal to drive under the influence of any intoxicant that impairs a driver’s ability to operate the vehicle safely. While this code does not articulate an objective means of deciding whether or not a driver is legally impaired due […]
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 […]
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 […]