Criminal Defense
CAN LAW ENFORCEMENT ENFORCE EXECUTIVE ORDER 23?
On April 2nd, 2020, Governor Lee issued Executive Order 23 directing all Tennesseans to Stay Home unless engaging in Essential Activities. The purpose of this order is to limit exposure and spread of COVID-19. For purposes of this Order, Essential Activity means: Engaging in activities essential to a person’s health and safety or the health…
Read MoreVideos Don’t Always Tell The Whole Truth
Videos don’t always tell the whole truth. Jeff Cherry, attorney for Carla Haynes, spoke to News Channel 5 about his latest case. https://www.newschannel5.com/news/school-security-video-shows-teacher-dragging-elementary-student
Read MoreArrested at the NFL draft in Nashville?
Arrested at the NFL draft in Nashville? Nashville is a great city and possibly the best host in the history of the draft. Broadway, Honkey Tonk’s and craft beer are the heart of a great time in Music City. If you find yourself facing criminal charges while visiting Music City for the Draft, call Jeff…
Read MoreLawrence McKinney Exonerated by the Governor
After 31 years in prison, Lawrence McKinney was released in 2009, after DNA evidence proved he was not guilty of the rape and burglary offenses for which he was wrongfully convicted. Mr. McKinney came to B.F. “Jack” Lowery after his release in 2009 and told his story. Mr. Lowery determined to help Mr. McKinney in…
Read MoreCharity Official Charged with Embezzlement Might Agree that Crime Doesn’t Pay
When you are responsible for raising money for a non-profit, charitable organization you occupy a position of trust in the community. It might seem especially egregious when a charity officer gets charged with embezzling $20,000 from the Bristol Public Library Foundation over the course of the past four years, as was the case with Anita…
Read MoreInterdiction Stops on Interstate a Real Threat to Bonnaroo Attendees
Bonnaroo is only a few days away! We’ve been listening to “Roo Radio” since it started on June 1st, since none of us can attend the festival this year. They are anticipating close to 90,000 people descending upon Manchester, TN. For the people driving to Bonnaroo the dangers will lie all along the Interstate, especially…
Read MoreDon’t Get Arrested on Drug Charges at Bonnaroo in 2015
There are few music festivals as incredible as Bonnaroo – and the town of Manchester, Tennessee knows it. They have been preparing their town for the influx of 90,000 people since early this year. Unfortunately so have the local, county and state law enforcement. You can be assured that the police will be looking to…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Getting Arrested at Bonnaroo
We’re gearing up for the 14th Annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in June where we’re expecting upwards of 90,000 people to descend once again on the sleepy town of Manchester, TN. We love it when people come to enjoy the music, the art and the 4-day-long, raucous good time, but we also want people…
Read MoreWhat to Do if You Are Arrested at Bonnaroo
We are mere weeks away from Bonnaroo: one of the biggest music festivals in Tennessee, if not the country. We are expecting more than 70,000 people to attend this year and partake in a celebration of art, music, global sustainability and local fare. With so many people, it is a given that the police will…
Read MoreTennessee Enacts New Laws Affecting Drug and Alcohol Abusers
Tennessee enacted two new laws in July of 2014, aimed at reducing the amount of repeat offenders on the road. Amelia’s Law In a tragic event in August of 2012, a 16 year old girl was killed after a head-on collision with a “repeat drug and alcohol offender.” As a result, Amelia’s Law allows anyone…
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