Criminal FAQ

In certain, very narrowly defined circumstances, the answer is “yes”.  Basically, there are three scenarios in which a person can be “forced” to give a blood sample: 1) if a person has a prior [...]

T.C.A. § 55-10-406 (a) Any person who drives a motor vehicle in this state is deemed to have given consent to a test or tests for the purpose of determining the alcoholic content of that person’s [...]

The penalties for Driving Under the Influence vary greatly, depending on one’s history of driving under the influence and the facts of the specific case (i.e. breath/blood results, whether a [...]

This is a question I routinely get asked by potential clients and it is a good one.  Defending charges stemming from driving under the influence requires specific knowledge of an array of legal [...]

The cost of a DUI conviction goes well beyond the fees you will pay an attorney for representation.  They include administrative fines and court costs, program fees, increased insurance rates [...]

Typically, a retainer fee is charged on criminal cases.  The cost of criminal representation varies greatly depending on the nature of the offense, the number of charged offenses, the extent of [...]

The penalties associated with a charged criminal offense depend on the nature of the crime charged and the extent of any prior criminal history. Should you be in need of criminal representation, [...]