Middle Tennessee Legal Blog
You can fight to avoid these consequences of conviction
When considering a plea deal, you’ll be looking at the penalties sought to be imposed. But even when it seems like the prosecutor is being reasonable, there are a number of collateral consequences that you need to consider before agreeing to a conviction. After all,...
Considering a prenuptial agreement
Although creating a prenuptial agreement might not be the first item that comes to mind for engaged couples, it is an important planning document. This is especially true where one or both partners have a high income or significant assets. Prenuptial agreement...
Tennessee criminal laws that went into effect July 1, 2023
In an ever-evolving landscape of legal regulations, it’s essential to stay updated with the latest changes to help ensure compliance and understanding. For example, the state of Tennessee recently implemented new criminal laws that came into effect on July 1, 2023....
When does a drug crime become a federal offense?
Being charged with a drug crime comes with major potential penalties, including jail or prison time. The penalties may be higher if you are charged with a federal drug crime. A drug charge becomes a federal offense if the crime occurs while crossing state lines. If...
Constitutional violations can serve as a defense to criminal charges
The United States Constitution, particularly the Fourth and Fifth Amendments, can be used to protect defendants from criminal convictions. Criminal defense attorneys in Tennessee will often use a defense strategy that addresses constitutional violations. Incorporating...
What will happen to my professional practice in a divorce?
Many doctors, lawyers, accountants and other business professionals in and around Murfreesboro have spent years building up their practices. After investing this time and effort, it is little wonder that these professionals worry about what will happen to their...
How to thrive after a gray divorce
A gray divorce – which is a marital dissolution that occurs between people aged 50 or older – can inspire unique challenges for the spouses involved. It can be uniquely difficult to divide property and to handle the social fallout of a divorce after decades of...
Defending against an assault charge
If a person is charged with assault, it can carry serious penalties including fines and imprisonment. However, there are potential defenses to consider. Assault overview Assault is the intentional act of causing physical injury or threatening bodily harm to another...
Can a physician’s honest mistake be considered health care fraud?
With so many residents of Tennessee burdened by medical debt, the issue of health care fraud is a serious one. Health care fraud is a federal crime, and physicians convicted of health care fraud can face steep fines, restitution and possibly incarceration. Still,...
Who gets the retirement accounts in a Tennessee divorce?
If you are going through a divorce, you may wonder how your retirement accounts will be affected. Retirement accounts are often one of the most valuable assets that Murfreesboro, Tennessee, couples have, and they can also be one of the most complicated to divide....