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How Tennessee's Ignition Interlock Device Laws Work

Tennessee’s DUI laws carry many different penalties. One such penalty is the ignition interlock device. The ignition interlock device is a device that connects a motor vehicle’s ignition system to a breath alcohol analyzer and prevents the motor vehicle... Read >

Tennessee DUI Laws: Implied Consent

Tennessee, like most states, has what's called an implied consent law. This law deems that any person who operates a motor vehicle in the state of Tennessee has given consent to a chemical test to determine the alcoholic or drug content of their blood. Th... Read >

Tennessee Criminal Charges: How to Keep Them Off Your Record

If you’ve been charged with a crime in the state of Tennessee you may be wondering how to keep it from going on your record permanently. There are only a few ways to do this, and it’s going to depend on factors such as your prior criminal background (if ... Read >

Tennessee DUI Penalties

Under Tennessee law, a conviction for DUI can carry many penalties. A first offense Tennessee DUI, for example, will carry a minimum 48 hours in jail, but a second offense conviction carries a minimum 45 days in jail. The type and severity of penalty wi... Read >

Juvenile Criminal Defense for Memphis, Tennessee

The juvenile criminal justice system has many significant differences from the adult justice system. One of the biggest differences is that in the juvenile system there is no such thing as a conviction. If a child is found guilty, whether through a plea... Read >

Underage DWI in Tennessee

In Tennessee, the crime of underage driving while impaired applies to anyone under the age of 21. This article will examine the differences between this state’s underage and “of age" DUI/DWI laws, as well as differences between laws for minors and laws f... Read >

Tennessee Judicial Diversion

Judicial diversion is the process in criminal law where a person pleads guilty to a crime and can later have the charge removed (or expunged) from their record following a period of probation. It is granted by the judge, hence its name. This article wil... Read >

The crime of shoplifting in Tennessee

This article is for someone who has been charged with shoplifting in the state of Tennessee. I focus on Tennessee because that is where I practice and because laws differ from state to state. Thus while it may be useful, this article should not be used ... Read >

Orders of Protection in Memphis, Tennessee

People in Memphis, Tennessee often want to get an order of protection against someone, or they have been served with an order of protection by someone else and need to know what to do. This article will examine what these orders actually are, what are th... Read >

What to do if charged with Minor in Possession of Alcohol in Memphis, Tennessee

This article deals with the crime of minor in possession of alcohol in Memphis, Tennessee, the consequences, and what to do if you are charged. Please check your local laws if you are outside Tennessee, as your laws may be different. In Tennessee it i... Read >