13th October 2009
DUI punishment in Tennessee is complicated, as it is in many jurisdictions. Levels of punishment and penalties depend largely on the facts of your arrest as well as your past criminal record, and more importantly, any prior DUIs in your past. In addition ...
30th September 2009
More people are arrested for driving under the influence than any other crime in the United States. No matter whether you are affluent, middle class or poor, you are susceptible to a DUI arrest.
When pulled over for a DUI, there are a couple of things ...
28th September 2009
Every new president sets out his own standards regarding the exercise of the pardon power. Per the provisions of Article II, Section 2 of the United States Constitution, the executive branch maintains plenary authority over the power to pardon. The legisl...
28th September 2009
If you or someone you know has been pulled over and accused of a DUI, you are probably wondering what to do next, and what will happen next.
You are no guilty just because you have been charged.
Many people assume the police always do their job, and...
24th September 2009
Every presidential administration begins the pardon evaluation process when taking office. Even new administrations begin reviewing applications for clemency and changes in power often result in a flood of applicants for executive clemency.
There are d...
23rd September 2009
The Copyright Act of 1976 greatly enhanced copyright protections. Periods of protection, which were previously tied to a complex renewal scheme, now tolled on the creator's death, adding 50 years of protection after that point. The fair use doctrine, whic...
22nd September 2009
You must mount a strong defense when facing federal criminal charges.
Almost all federal convictions carry prison time. When the federal sentencing guidelines were changed in the late 1980s in an effort to make sentencing fairer across the myriad feder...
25th August 2009
Expungements are difficult to obtain in Tennessee, so much so many individuals have to seek a pardon instead. Tennessee expungement law is some of the most rigorous in the country. In Tennessee, most convictions are permanent - only a select number of sit...
10th August 2009
The presidential pardon authority can be found in Article II of the Constitution. In Article II, Section 2
"The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into ...
10th August 2009
Every presidential administration issues pardons. Some are noteworthy and make the news, but the vast majority are otherwise ordinary and productive citizens who have made mistakes in the past but have shown themselves reformed and worthy of forgiveness.
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08th August 2009
Due to the difficulties associated with qualifying for expungement in Tennessee, for many convicted of a crime the only other option is to apply for executive clemency, more commonly known as a pardon.
In Tennessee, the pardon process is lengthy and di...
06th June 2009
The success of a motion for a bond reduction in Tennessee rests on several statutory factors, all of which an experienced criminal defense lawyer will be familiar.
A motion for a criminal bond reduction can be filed any time before trial. In many juris...
05th June 2009
Past mistakes need not haunt you forever. It's good to know that you're not a criminal if you can get an expungement. A good expungement lawyer can assist you in clearing your Tennessee criminal record.
Most convictions in Tennessee are permanent. Thi...
05th June 2009
The right Tennessee DUI Lawyer can make all the difference if you are charged with a DUI in the state of Tennessee.
A DUI conviction can have serious consequences, even if you have never been in trouble before. As in other states, Tennessee DUI laws h...
01st June 2009
An expungement in Tennessee can be difficult to obtain. Tennessee is one of the most difficult states in which to erase your criminal record. There are only a few situations where you can get your criminal record expunged in Tennessee. The rules are the...
