Middle Tennessee Legal Blog
Understanding embezzlement
There are many forms of theft under Tennessee law, including shoplifting, robbery, electronic theft and more. One specialized form of theft is embezzlement. Generally, those charged with embezzlement are people who have positions within companies and organizations. It...
What you can expect at your grand jury appearance
A grand jury is a crucial part of the criminal court process in Tennessee. It is a panel of 13 “average” citizens and their job is to probe the information available to determine if there is enough evidence to show that someone committed a crime. Those who plead...
What can I expect from a complex, high-asset divorce?
Divorce is difficult. If you are going through a complex, high-asset divorce, things can be even more difficult in some ways. If you just at the beginning of the divorce process, you may be wondering what you can expect from the divorce process and how it differs from...
How can I recognize if my spouse is considering a divorce?
For many people in Tennessee whose marriage is near its end and they are planning a divorce, it is a mutual situation. They have been having problems getting along and other obstacles have come up making the marriage difficult to maintain. That could be infidelity,...
Medicare fraud case transferred to federal district court
In the legal sense, the term “fraud” connotes deceit and an underhanded act or scheme. When applied to specific areas of law, the elements change but reflect the general principle. In cases of Medicare fraud, a federal statute entitled the False Claims Act (FCA)...
Lack of intent as a defense in your fraud case
A federal fraud charge can leave you feeling scared and hopeless. Federal laws are complex and with a federal prosecutor on the other side looking for a conviction, it is easy to give up and assume that you have no defense. The reality is that you can be charged or...
The importance of post-divorce holiday traditions
Few times of the year bring back the trauma of divorce, as does the first holiday following the finalization of marital dissolution. A likely unwanted new normal seeps into celebrations, resulting in a range of emotions as a different dynamic begins. New traditions...
Strong character reference letters can help your criminal case
Tennessee residents who are facing white-collar crime charges have plenty of concerns. Avoiding prison time is often a defendant’s biggest goal. If you are charged with a white-collar crime, there may be available defenses, depending on your situation. However,...
5 mistakes to avoid in a high-asset divorce
Divorces in any family situation will lead to conflict and involve some degree of financial risk. High-asset families often have much more complex divorce proceedings because they have more property to discuss and a different standard of living that they have come to...
Can I get custody if I make more money?
High-income earners in Tennessee who are going through a divorce know their income affects many aspects of the divorce. It is a factor in alimony and child and spousal support orders. In some situations, it can even impact property division, for instance, if some of...