Middle Tennessee Legal Blog
What assets can I accidentally hide during the divorce?
Dividing property during divorce is a straightforward process in theory, considering the law's explicit provisions. But as scenarios vary based on each divorcing couple's financial situation, this step can also have complications. If you and your former spouse own...
How intent is determined in white-collar crimes
Criminal activity generally involves two components. Prosecutors who take cases to trial typically need evidence both that someone violated the law and that they intended to do so. Criminal intent can be very easy to establish in some cases. Someone who commits a...
Why can financial infidelity be so devastating?
Infidelity comes in more than one form. Most people are familiar with the concept of sexual infidelity. They know that spouses sometimes have intimate affairs. Sexual infidelity is one of the leading causes of divorce. In recent years, people have also begun to pay...
Do you have to divide your business in divorce?
When a married couple divorces in Tennessee, they must divide their marital property in a way that meets guidelines of fairness under state law. This can be a complicated process in any divorce, but when your marital property includes ownership of a business, it can...
Intent is a key aspect of tax fraud federal charges
Some people may think that defending against a white-collar criminal charge means that, even if the defendant is convicted, there isn’t much of a consequence. Tthe reality is that many white-collar crimes are federal-level charges, and the consequences can be quite...
How can you diminish the power of harmful witness testimony?
Being accused of a federal crime can leave you on edge, worried about what the prosecutorial process will have in store for you. You’re probably worried about what a conviction will mean for your freedom and your future, and for good reason given the significant...
Protecting your inheritance in a divorce
Divorce is sometimes the right option for Tennessee couples, but many people going through divorce still worry about how the process will impact their finances. This is especially true if you own separate property that you want to keep separate. You may have just...
Federal and state charges for fraud
Most crimes are charged under state law. For instance, a person accused of robbery in Tennessee is typically charged under Tennessee law and put on trial in a Tennessee court. Other crimes are charged exclusively under federal law. For instance, counterfeiting money...
How can checks and balances protect small businesses?
Small business owners have to do what they can to protect their company’s assets. Implementing internal checks and balances is one way they can work toward achieving this aim. The goal is to ensure that any internal illegal activity that occurs doesn’t continue...
How is child custody determined in Tennessee?
If you and your spouse are getting a divorced, you may have made the process easier by signing a prenup ahead of time. This prenup may address how you plan to divide up your high-value assets and whether one of you will pay the other alimony. However, if you have...