Criminal Practice

One argument, one split-second reaction, and now you have a court date. You may not have thrown a punch. You may not have touched anyone at all. But the charge is real, the process has already started, and the story the other person told the police may bear little resemblance to what actually happened.  A … Read more

Whether police find controlled substances during a Franklin traffic stop, a search near Broadway, or a stop in Murfreesboro, it might seem like the State has already made a decision. While Tennessee drug possession laws impose severe penalties, an arrest is not the final step. At Legal Powers PLLC, our experienced drug crime defense lawyers … Read more

A simple possession charge in Tennessee can start in an ordinary place, during a Franklin traffic stop, a routine call in Nashville, or after an arrest in Murfreesboro, where police say a bag, pill bottle, vape, or small amount of marijuana belonged to you. Once that happens, the accusation can feel bigger than the facts. … Read more

A routine drive, a night out downtown, or an encounter with police in Tennessee can change your life in seconds. If police find marijuana, pills, or other drugs in your car or pockets, you could face criminal charges. It is scary to look at a complicated list of drug charges and sentences in Tennessee and … Read more

A loud crash at 2 AM feels different when your kids are asleep down the hall or when your spouse stands behind you in the dark. Across Tennessee, people want to know what they can legally do if someone breaks into their home, business, or vehicle. Tennessee’s castle doctrine protects people in certain home-defense situations, … Read more

Picture yourself heading to your car after a concert in Nashville or getting dinner in Murfreesboro when a sudden threat appears. In that moment, your heart pounds and you have to decide quickly how to protect yourself. Is Tennessee a stand-your-ground state, or are you legally required to run away before defending yourself? In these … Read more