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Criminal Defense

Former Nashville Assistant District Attorney Joel Crim heads our firm’s criminal defense practice. He has experience with every type of criminal charge in Tennessee, including multiple homicide (first degree murder) cases.

Our Nashville criminal attorneys represent people facing these criminal charges in Tennessee:

  • DUI Defense (Both Felony DUI and Misdemeanor DUI charges in Nashville and the surrounding counties)
  • Burglary (Including aggravated charges)criminal attorney nashville
  • Theft and Related Criminal Charges in TN
  • Drug Defense (simple possession, possession with intent)
  • Kidnapping Criminal Charges in Tennessee
  • Robbery Criminal Charges in Tennessee
  • Driving Offenses in Nashville and Tennessee
  • Any other Felony or Misdemeanor criminal charge in Tennessee
  • Bail Bond Reduction in Nashville and the surrounding counties

If you have been charged with a criminal offense in Nashville or a surrounding Tennessee county, contact the criminal defense lawyers in our Nashville office today to discuss possible defenses to your case.

Nashville Judge Rules Tennessee Execution Method Unconstitutional

Davidson County Chancery Court Judge Claudia Bonnyman has ruled unconstitutional the method the State of Tennessee uses when implementing the death penalty. Tennessee utilizes a three drug method for lethal injection comprised of

By |2010-11-21T06:05:36-06:00November 21st, 2010|Criminal Defense, Homicide Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes / Felony Charge Criminal Defense|Comments Off on Nashville Judge Rules Tennessee Execution Method Unconstitutional
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What is the Open Container Law in Tennessee?

55-10-416. Open container law. — (a) (1) No driver shall consume any alcoholic beverage or beer or possess an open container of alcoholic beverage or beer while operating a motor vehicle in this state. (2) For purposes of this section: (A) “Open container” means [...]

By |2010-11-17T04:02:18-06:00November 17th, 2010|Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, Traffic Citations|Comments Off on What is the Open Container Law in Tennessee?
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Common Questions for Nashville DUI Lawyers

Q: What is the legal blood alcohol content level (BAC) in Tennessee? A: You can be convicted of driving under the influence, per se, if your blood alcohol content level is .08 or greater. Q: In Tennessee, can a police officer force me to submit to a DUI breath test or perform field sobriety tests? A: No, an officer cannot force you submit to a breath test nor perform a field sobriety test. [...]

By |2010-11-17T17:56:43-06:00November 17th, 2010|Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, Traffic Citations|Comments Off on Common Questions for Nashville DUI Lawyers
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Nashville Office

Fifth Third Building
424 Church Street, Suite 2120
Nashville, Tennessee 37219

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