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Nashville’s WLPN radio has been reporting on some of the new criminal laws that went into effect at the start of the New Year . Tennessee has created a new class of reckless endangerment charges. Senator Mark Norris spearheaded the new law based upon the drive by shootings that occur in Memphis, Tn. The new law…

On December 2 2011 , I am moderating a panel discussion of  the following criminal court judges .They are ;

  • Judge Steve Dozier , Nashville , Tn.
  • Judge Dee Gay , Gallatin , Tn.
  • Judge Monte Watkins , Nashville , Tn.

The seminar outline covers some good topics like ;

  • Criminal Court Trial Tips
  • Motions

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A babysitter in Clarksville , Tn. was arrested on child abuse this week . The allegation is that one of the children she was watching wandered off from her care. . From the news report , it does not appear to be any intentional act of abuse , but merely neglect.  It was reported that the…

I must admit I don’t follow high publicity criminal trials.Once you walk in the trenches of the criminal justice system , you don’t want to spend your free time following another case.In 2011 , there are been two high profile criminal trials with different outcomes. First , the Casey Anthony case which almost caused Nancy…

 

Brian Haas of The Tennessean reported that only Washington D.C. has a higher rate of gun violence. Those in Tennessee were more likely to be victims of violent gun crime than any other state in the nation. Tennessee leads the nation  at which its citizens are the victims of aggravated assault and…

One advantage of hiring a criminal defense attorney is that the attorney may discover ways to have your case dismissed or some type of plea bargain where the case may be expunged. One issue that comes up is how to answer a job application. My short answer is truthfully.  Two  potential lawyers who were denied admission…

Last week , I wrote a post on some tips for surviving your criminal case in Tennessee . I am going to add another tip today . Do not use your work computer to send email to your lawyer . It may not be protected communication under the attorney-client privilege .

The American Bar Association…

An increase in child abuse is linked with the recent recession according to new research in the field. Dr. Rachel Berger of Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh said the results of her research confirmed reports from pediatricians who have seen an increase in shaken baby cases and other forms of brain-injuring child abuse .

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Here is a tweet from one of my favorite criminals on her failed court ordered drug test . The tweet is perfect for today’s post. Several weeks ago , Nashville lawyer David Raybin spoke at a meeting before the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. Raybin spoke about some common sense…

Here is a warning to all those who are accused of a criminal offense in Williamson County , Tennessee. Be ready to be drug tested at any of your court appearances.. Hold on you say. I am innocent . One of my constitutional rights is that I am presumed innocent of all charges until I…