How To Hire a Nashville DUI Lawyer
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If you have the misfortune to get arrested for DUI in Nashville,Tn. , you will get from 15-20 letters , postcards, and even a magazine.How do you hire the best DUI lawyer for your case.I created a short video that will help you go though the process of hiring a DUI lawyer in Tennessee.
Refusing the Blood or Breath Alcohol Test
In today’s criminal news , Knox County Assistant District Attorney Kevin Allen was charged with Driving Under The Influence (DUI) in Anderson County,Tennessee.Mr. Allen was also charged with violating the implied consent law for refusing to take the blood or breath alcohol test. A violation of the implied consent charge carries a loss of license for months.
Remember Mr. Allen is presumed innocent until he is found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The reason I am mentioning the case is that even prosecutors realize that submitting to a blood alcohol test or breath test is not such a good idea.
Mortgage Fraud Cases on the Rise
Mortgage fraud cases are on the rise across the country.The FBI is holding a mortgage fraud task force meeting in Miami ,Fl. In Florida , the mortgage fraud problem has reached epidemic proportions. Mortgage fraud cases have even popped up in the Federal District Courts here in Tennessee.The Wall Street Journal has recently published stories on the topic.
As long as criminals are out to make a quick buck by preying on homeowners and lenders, we will continue to work side-by-side with our partners to protect the American dream for years to come and ensure that criminals who try to enrich themselves through mortgage fraud schemes are brought to justice,” said FBI Deputy Assistant Director for the Criminal Investigative Division Karen Spangenberg
There was no oversight when all the bankers were making the obscene profits.Now the FBI wants to crackdown.Where were they when we needed them the most.
Tennessee Drug Interdiction cases
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Drug Interdiction cases are on the rise on Tennessee interstates A trip down I-40 or I-24 will reveal all types of police drug interdiction units.I prepared a short video of the ins and outs of defending a drug interdiction case.Here’s some tips on how to beat a drug interdiction case.
Justice Texas Style
Charles Dean Hood sits on death row in Texas. After the trial , it was discovered that Judge Verla Sue Hood and the prosecutor Thomas S. O’Connell were having an extramarital love affair during the trial.Recently, Texas’s highest court for criminal matters rejected Mr.Dean’s appeal.The court held Mr.Hood waited too long to raise the issue of whether a love affair between the judge and the prosecutor could create a conflict of interest.
“A judge who has engaged in an intimate, extramarital, sexual relationship with the prosecutor trying a capital murder case before her has a conflict of interest and must recuse herself,” the brief from the ethics experts said. “Of all the courts to have considered the issue, only the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in this case failed to recognize this imperative.” Reported Adam Liptak of the New York Times.
A former governor, former FBI director,U.S. Attorney, and a host of other judges and prosecutors have filed a brief in support of Mr. Hood’s appeal to the United Supreme Court.
Tennessee’s DUI Ignition Interlock Law Moves Forward
Tennessee’s version of the DUI Ignition Interlock Law has moved forward. Currently there are two of the being proposed. House Bill 2768 by Representative Shipley is less restrictive than House Bill 2917 which is being pushed by MADD.House Bill 2917 would require an ignition interlock device of everyone that is convicted of drunk driving in Tennessee with no exceptions.
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North Carolina Frees Inmate
A North Carolina special state innocence commission recommended that a man convicted of murdering a prostitute be set free.A three judge panel found by "clear and convincing evidence" that Gregory F.Taylor was innocent and had been convicted with questionable evidence and untrustworthy testimony.Mr.Taylor is free today.
North Carolina is the only state that has established an Innocence Inquiry Commission.A eight member panel reviews claims of innocence by inmates.After a review of the claim, the case may be sent to a three judge panel if the first panel finds the claim has merit.
"North Carolina’s commission is an important model for the adjudication of innocence claims"’ said Barry Scheck of the New York Innocence Project.The Innocence Project uses DNA evidence to overturn wrongful convictions.However, over 90% of criminal cases does not involve DNA evidence reports Robbie Brown of the New York Times.
The Truth About Crime
The John Jay College of Criminal Justice has announced a special showing of the BBC documentary "The Truth About Crime". The documentary is a fascinating study of the effects of crime and law enforcement in a town in England.It will be shown on the web and you can register here to watch the program.After the showing , a panel discussion will be held to discuss law enforcement issues and community services. It’s a must see for those in the criminal justice system
Gun Charges in Nashville
Gun charges in Nashville ,Tennessee are serious business especially if you have a felony record.Rule 1,if you have a record please do not carry a weapon.You may wind up charged in federal court.There may be some new laws in Tennessee this term in the state legislature like the guns in bars bill.