Last week , I wrote a tip of the day about wiretaps. Now , I move on to criminal law trial tips. Granted , I have lost my fair share of cases , but we are always growing as a trial lawyer. Interviews , discovery and legal issues are just the tip of getting ready
Why Attorneys Get a Bad Name ?
The Nashville Tennessean has been running a series of articles on the request for legal fees by the public guardian of Nashville . Jeanan Mills Stuart has billed her wards more than $1.1 million dollars from 2009 to 2011. Ms. Stuart bills $225 per hour for such tasks as going to a concert or
My Tip Of The Day For Criminal Defense Lawyers
One fear of criminal defense attorneys is to be caught on a wiretap discussing a case with a client. Recently , I was talking to a police officer and asked do you ever get any attorney-client phone calls. There was no admission but I did get some advice. Answer your phone Attorney McKinney.It lets
Audit Reveals Mississippi Misused DUI Funds
An audit by the Inspector General for the U.S Department of Transportation has uncovered that the State of Mississippi has misused federal funds designed for DUI enforcement. The federal government provides funding to state governments to help enforce DUI laws. Mississippi, like Tennessee, does not have a law on the books that prohibits all open
Choosing a Treatment Option
One question that comes up in handling drunk driving cases is "should I go to treatment." It is always a hard question . Going to a alcohol treatment is a personal decision not a legal decision. It should be based on a desire to help you not just get out of a DUI charge. Tennessee