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Criminal Defense, Law News

Tennessee Updates Law Providing Victims’ Restitution and Compensation

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Tennessee Updates Law Providing Victims’ Restitution and Compensation

Prior to 2022, TCA § 40-25-105 did not address restitution paid to the victim of a crime in its ordered schedule of payments from a convicted defendant. HB 870/SB 893 sought to change this. Passed in 2021, and in effect as of January 1, 2022, § 40-25-105(a) now places a victim’s right to restitution as […]

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Criminal Defense, Law News

2022 Tennessee Bar Association’s Leadership Law Program

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2022 Tennessee Bar Association’s Leadership Law Program

Zack England is honored to be a member of the 2022 Tennessee Bar Association’s Leadership Law Program. The program is in its 19th year and has had over 500 graduates. Members are nominated by alumni of the program and then chosen over a rigorous selection process. TBALL is proud to be comprised of a diverse alumnus […]

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Federal Defense

How Does Probation Work with Federal Charges?

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How Does Probation Work with Federal Charges?

While probation is very similar to programs like parole and supervised release, it’s important to note the differences between each. As opposed to parole and supervised release, which are conditional supervision programs that come after someone has finished serving time, probation is supervision in lieu of serving time. So, instead of being sentenced to a […]

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Criminal Defense Attorney, Matt Brock, Has Been Named as a 2021 Rising Star

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Criminal Defense Attorney, Matt Brock, Has Been Named as a 2021 Rising Star

Criminal defense attorney, Matt Brock, a Partner at the law firm of Best & Brock PLLC (“B&B”), in Chattanooga, was named as a “2021 Rising Stars” for the Midsouth region. This is the fourth year in a row he has received this honorable recognition. Mr. Brock handles cases from misdemeanors to First Degree Murder, however, his practice is […]

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Criminal Defense

The Statute of Frauds and Buying or Selling Your Home

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The Statute of Frauds and Buying or Selling Your Home

The vast majority of people have some level of experience with selling their homes or purchasing a new home. However, there are many moving parts that go into those pesky sales contracts. While cumbersome, those contracts for the sale of real estate have some minimally specific requirements due to statutes here in Tennessee and due […]

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