I have a trial set for Monday. While I was working on the case today, I got the call with a plea bargain offer. The call made me hit the books just to verify my client is good to go for probation. Last year , The Tennessee Supreme Court found a lawyer was ineffective for telling his
Identification Issues in Criminal Trials
Identifying who committed the crime is one element of proof in most criminal cases. There are several different methods of identification. First , the person knows the accused. Second , the police may use a lineup or show up to identify a defendant, Third , the defendant may be identified in open court by
New DUI Bail Bond Laws in Tennessee
Tennessee ‘s new bail bond laws on DUI second offenses and greater goes into effect on January 1 , 2011. Tomorrow , I am presenting a webinar for the Tennessee Bar Association on the new DUI bail bond laws as well as tips on how to lower a bail bond. I will be answering questions on the
Nashville DUI Videos Erased
A faulty software update erased 1300 Nashville DUI arrests. Metro Nashville Police report that the videos that were erased were from October 2009 until April 2010. All of Nashville’s DUI unit police officers have a video in their patrol car. The purpose of the video is to record the field sobriety tests and
Disbarred Lawyer Denied Judicial Diverison
A disbarred Gallatin , Tennessee criminal defense lawyer who was found guilty of smuggling drugs into the Sumner County jail has lost her appeal for judicial diversion in the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals. Jocelyn Mimms was convicted of conspiracy and attempt to introduce contraband into a penal facility. Ms.Mimms was sentenced to serve
Who is a Domestic Violence Victim?
Just who is a domestic violence victim? Well, the Tennessee State Legislature defines who is a domestic violence victim by statute. I am glad it is defined because it eliminates any debate. Here’s the definition straight from the Tennessee Code.
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Drug Free School Zones and The War on Drugs
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Several years ago the Tennessee State Legislature enacted the Drug Free School Zone Act. The purpose was to prevent drug trafficking at or near our schools. I agree wholeheartedly that schools should be a place of learning and not a breeding ground for drug sales to children. However, the police and the District Attorneys
Does Nashville Really Need A Crime Lab
Brian Haas of The Tennessean wrote a story about the proposed $15 million dollar crime lab project may have to be scaled back. The real question he should answer is why does The Nashville Metropolitan Police Department need a crime lab. First, the cost is $15 million when the Tennessee Bureau Of Investigation has a