In Murfreesboro criminal cases, I am often asked "I have no criminal history, will that help my case?" The short answer is yes, having no criminal history will typically help your case. Having no criminal history may help in negotiations with the District Attorney. In Tennessee, prosecutors...
The most talked about television series in the country is Netflix's Making a Murderer. The documentary focuses on the 2007 trial of Steven Avery for the murder of Teresa Halbach. Since its release, the series has sparked international outrage at the handling of the Steven...
I am often asked will it hurt my case if I reset my first court date? The answer is almost always no. In Rutherford County General Sessions Court, the first court date is often called the Initial Appearance. At an Initial Appearance, you will have several...
In Tennessee DUI Cases, police often get blood from people arrested for DUI offenses. In certain cases, a driver refuses to give blood. Sometimes, the officer proceeds with the arrest without blood. Other times, the officer gets a warrant and has the blood drawn by force. In summary,...
If you are arrested for a second or greater DUI in Tennessee and later bond out of jail, a judge can order you to wear an alcohol monitoring device, known as a SCRAM bracelet, around your ankle. We are often asked “how can I get...