The Legal Powers Law Blog
Here we’ll address common legal questions, current law topics for the Middle Tennessee area and beyond, and much more. If you’ve got a legal question you’d like us to discuss get in touch with the Legal Powers team and let us know!
Orders of Protection: How They Work in Tennessee
We're often asked the questions, "How does a protection order work?" and "What's the difference in a restraining order and an order of protection?" Protection orders in [...]
Understanding Charges of Theft in Tennessee
There are too many different categories of theft offenses in the state of Tennessee to address in detail in a single blog post. However, this article is [...]
Know Your Rights When Interacting With Police
Refusing to Talk to Police is NOT a Crime! Many people don’t know their rights when it comes to running into the police. Interacting with police can [...]
The Bridge Between Burglary and Shoplifting
Theft is a crime that can be considered a misdemeanor depending on the amount of goods stolen. In some special cases prosecutors are pursuing more severe charges [...]
CBD Oil: The Legal Substance That Is Treated Illegally
Know your rights when it comes to CBD possession In 2017 the Tennessee legislature fully legalized the use and sale of hemp-based CBD oil that contains less [...]
Yes, Your Text Messages Can Be Used In Court
Our phones are treasure troves of information about us. It only makes sense that law enforcement’s desire to search cell phones for evidence as part of their investigation of criminal allegations is becoming more and more common.
Can My Facebook Account Be Used Against Me In Court?
Every day we see countless updates online including pictures, witty captions, and hashtags that document peoples’ entire lives. But is posting your every move and thought on [...]
What rights do you have when the cops come knocking at your door?
We have all heard about, seen, thought about, or perhaps have even experienced it… the dreaded knock on your door accompanied by an echo of “police department!”
Do I Have To Let Police Search My Phone?
With so much personal, revealing information, in a single device any of us would not only feel uneasy with someone else having access to the information on our cell phone without our permission but also would feel deeply violated if that were to occur.
Not All Legal Contracts Are Created Equal
I have had several clients arrive in my office because they made the ill-advised decision to draft their own legal contracts, or even worse Google and use [...]
The Importance of a Written Agreement
Oral agreements and written agreements are enforceable in Tennessee. Even so, it’s a good idea to put any agreement you enter into in writing and have the [...]
DUI & Minimums
One of the first questions I’m asked when I meet a client charged with a DUI is: “What’s the punishment in Tennessee for a DUI?” The [...]