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....
Criminal Defense
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
Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Tennessee Supreme Court
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
Criminal Defense, Murder, Tennessee Supreme Court
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...