The Tennessee State Legislature has wrapped up its 2022-2023 session. As expected, several new criminal laws are now in effect or will soon be in effect. This article will summarize some of these...
New Tennessee Criminal Laws 2023
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Criminal Defense
What should I do if I was arrested at Riverbend Festival?
Riverbend Festival is finally back this year after being delayed from COVID-19 for the past two years. Riverbend started back in 1982 and will be celebrating 39 years this June. Starting Friday,...
Marsha Brantley Disappearance Case Dismissed, 48 Hours Airs
The disappearance of Marsha Brantley of Cleveland, Tennessee raised suspicions, but there was never any evidence she was a victim of foul play. Her husband, Donnie, was charged twice in the last 8...
American Board of Criminal Lawyers Grants Lee Davis Fellowship
On October 10, 2019, the American Board of Criminal Lawyers (ABCL) met in Charleston, South Carolina and unanimously accepted Lee Davis as a Fellow. He was nominated by ABCL member Jerry Summers....
What is Burden of Proof in a Criminal Case?
In a criminal case, the prosecution will need to prove or disprove a disputed fact. This duty is termed the burden of proof. Generally, the prosecution will be proving that the defendant is guilty...
Supreme Court Clarifies Standard for Review of Judicial Diversion
The Tennessee Supreme Court in a unanimous opinion clarified the standard of appellate review for a trial court's decision regarding judicial diversion, the Administrative Office of the Court...
CCA affirms dismissal of all charges against Davis & Hoss client
The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals today issued a decision validating our trial victory on behalf of Twanna Blair. "Our client is innocent of anything to do with the tragic Valentines Day...
Tennessee Highway Patrol Takes “No-Refusal” Approach To DUIs
In a curious development over the recent Labor Day weekend, Tennessee Highway Patrol officers working in 10 counties implemented a new procedure meant to keep drunk drivers off the roads. The new...