I am often asked what is the difference between a retirement and a dismissal? In short, the short term looks a lot different between these two things, but the long term looks the same. What is a Dismissal? A dismissal is exactly what it sounds like; the...
Question: When should I waive my Miranda Rights in Tennessee and speak with police about a criminal case? Answer: Never. If police want to ask you questions or if you are arrested in Murfreesboro or Rutherford County, tell the police that you want a lawyer with you. Do...
I am often asked "if I am sentenced to jail, will I have time to turn myself in?" The answer, in almost every case, is yes. Plea Agreement If you reach a plea agreement in your case, which is where you agree to plead guilty to a...
I am often asked “what can I do to avoid jail time” in Murfreesboro criminal cases. In short, there is no way to guarantee that you don’t go to jail; however, there are some positive things you can do to increase your chances of avoiding...
For the second year in a row, Murfreesboro Attorney Scott Kimberly will host an event titled “Can Police Do That?” at Middle Tennessee State University, which will discuss interaction with the police, constitutional rights, and a number of other hot topics in the legal field....