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 a contract from online. They then found themselves in a situation they never contemplated happening or at least didn’t appreciate the risk of happening when they entered into … Read more
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 parties intending to be bound by the agreement (including yourself) sign it. It’s a great idea to consult an attorney when drafting an agreement so that a knowledgeable … Read more
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 short answer is, “It depends.” It depends on the facts and evidence of each case and it depends on a person’s criminal history; if any. Under Tennessee Driving Under … Read more