Tennessee law previously required that the execution of search warrants by police officers follow a certain set of simple yet strict rules. If those rules were not followed precisely, it could result in the implementation of what is known to Nashville criminal defense attorneys as the exclusionary rule. The exclusionary rule provides that any evidence which is obtained in violation of an individual’s constitutional rights is subject to being suppressed entirely and not available to prosecutors for use at a criminal trial. A new law in Tennessee, which will go into effect July 1, 2011, will … [Read more...]
9 Reasons to Hire a Criminal Attorney Even for a Misdemeanor Charge
April 30, 2011 by
The ‘But, it’s just a misdemeanor’ demeanor, implying that the charges are not that serious and the punishments not that severe are typically incorrect. Aside from potential jail time, any criminal conviction can greatly impact your life. You need to be informed and understand the impact of the decision you make regarding your criminal case. Hiring a criminal attorney might be the best ‘career’ move you ever made. Consider this: 1. A criminal conviction will substantially decrease your likelihood of getting a job; 2. Fines assessed without any consideration as to your … [Read more...]
Six Things to Look for When Hiring a Criminal or DUI Lawyer in Nashville
December 5, 2010 by
1. A Lawyer who has Experience Defending Criminal Cases and DUI’s in Nashville. The law may be the same, but each court will be different with its procedures, likes and dislikes. No amount of education can substitute for experience. The best criminal defense or DUI lawyers will be familiar with the procedures of each court and know the judges and prosecutors tendencies to do things in a particular manner. With a former Metropolitan – Nashville and Davidson County prosecuting attorney on staff, our Nashville criminal and DUI defense lawyers have years of experience handling thousands of … [Read more...]
Nashville Criminal Attorney Explains: The Fourth Amendment’s Application to an Arrest
December 2, 2010 by
What is the Fourth Amendment? The 4th Amendment to the United States Constitution provides: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.” What protections does it provide? The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution provides all citizens the right to be free from unreasonable … [Read more...]
Tennessee Supreme Court Issues Stay on Executions
November 30, 2010 by
After a series of events beginning with the challenge of Tennessee execution procedures in a Nashville court, a ruling by a Nashville judge those procedures were unconstitutional, and a subsequent modification to those procedures which would permit the execution to move forward, a ruling by the Tennessee Supreme Court permitting the executions to move forward and finally the reconsideration by the Tennessee Supreme Court to allow the criminal defense attorneys for the death row inmates an opportunity to rebut the constitutionality of the modified execution procedures. The execution for … [Read more...]
Different Types of Bond in Tennessee
November 5, 2010 by
Different Types of Bond in Tennessee: Cash Bond (Is returned provided you show for all required court appearances) Property Bond (The property must be equal to 1.5 times the amount of bond set) Surety (Through a bail bondsman and requires ten percent of the bail by the individual who has been charged) Release on Recognizance (The court determines the individual charged is not likely to flee and no bond is necessary) In Tennessee, if the bond set exceeds $75,000.00 and the individual charged has the ability to post the bond, he must also show the court how he was able to pay the … [Read more...]
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