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Michael Shipman - Attorney Mr. Shipman began his legal career practicing criminal law in Chicago at… [more]
Drug Offenses are taken very seriously in Tennessee and you should always discuss your case with a Criminal… [more]
Mandatory incarceration without parole is Tennessee’s recent legislative response to gun crime. “Crooks… [more]
Theft and Shoplifting laws in Tennessee allow for the same act to be charged as either a felony or misdemeanor… [more]
The current Tennessee DUI law provides that a police officer may request that a person who is suspected… [more]
The Nashville – Davidson County Metropolitan Police Department provided a press release recently indicating… [more]
March 2, 2012 By Michael
For those who have been arrested or received criminal citations for the first time, going to court can be a scary thought. Simply not knowing what will happen or … [More...]
November 21, 2011 By Michael
What can the structure of the human brain teach us about criminal law? Psychologist Fiery Cushman asks us to consider the following. Hal and Peter drink together in a … [More...]
September 21, 2011 By Michael
By Timothy P. O'Neill Let's set the Wayback Machine to 1983. You are in a law school classroom and are discussing a brand new U.S. Supreme Court case, U.S. v. Knotts, … [More...]

What am I facing if convicted of DUI first in Tennessee? Conviction for a first offense DUI in Tennessee carries the following punishment: Mandatory Minimum of 48 hours in jail (If BAC greater … more...

A conviction for simple assault has serious consequences, from possible jail time to having it become part of your permanent criminal record and inhibiting you from finding employment. Any assault … more

Simple Possession in Tennessee - Class A Misdemeanor T.C.A. 39-17-418 - Simple Possession or Casual Exchange It is an offense for a person to knowingly possess or casually exchange a controlled … more
The New DUI Interlock Law Explained
They Didn't Read Me My Rights, is the Arrest Valid?
Former Nashville Prosecutor, Joel Crim heads the firm’s criminal defense practice and uses the courtroom litigation experience he gained as a former prosecutor to aid the firm in personal injury litigation and social security disability hearings. [More …]
Nashville attorney Michael Shipman began his career in the public defender's office of Chicago. He now leads the firms civil practice, and practices personal injury, corporate law, and criminal defense. [More …]
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