The rights to assemble and protest are among one of the most protected groups of rights in the American legal system. And while the government is not allowed to infringe upon these rights, it is very important for any and all citizens to be aware of the restrictions the government is allowed to put on these activities. It is […]
Category Archives: Legal Advice
With all of the uncertainty surrounding our community we wanted to mention a few things: Best and Brock is open for business and as of right now have staff members in the office during our regular business hours. If you need to speak to an attorney, we are getting messages and returning calls and are […]
Assault is the most common violent crime in Chattanooga. While there is a common understanding of what constitutes an assault, Chapter 13 Tennessee Code Annotated outlines two different offenses based on what occurred during the altercation, and what injury transpired or could have transpired as a result of the altercation. The biggest difference between simple […]
The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is one of the busiest travel hubs in the city, and it attracts and serves travelers from the entire region. When many people think of air travel, they think of TSA security, long lines, and screaming children. And to top it all off, many of your typical rights to privacy seem […]
Chattanooga boasts a population of 180,000 residents and is home to over 10,000 students. Like many metropolitan areas, a large majority of residents live in one of Chattanooga’s many apartment complexes or in university housing. And although you may not own the place in which you live, you are always protected by your basic 4th […]
A new hands free law goes into effect in Tennessee as of today, July 1 2019, affecting all drivers statewide. Almost all of us have been driving down the road and witnessed someone swerve or fail to maintain lane and later determine that person was texting and driving, or otherwise occupied by a cell phone. […]
Driving is a daily activity that most people take for granted. Because people are so familiar with driving, they rarely give it their full attention. In fact, many people are distracted drivers — texting, making phone calls, or reading emails as they drive. While the topic of distracted driving is often discussed, there are other […]
When someone is arrested based on criminal charges in Chattanooga, it means the police have some evidence that they violated the law. It does not mean that they are guilty of a crime. Unless the arrested manages to prove that the evidence is circumstantial, inconclusive, or insufficient, it could all end with a conviction, a […]
“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 […]
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