If you have to ask, the answer is probably yes. Whether you are concerned that you have been made the target of an investigation or feel certain that you have been made the target of an investigation, you would be well served by speaking with an experienced criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible.  While… Read More

In Tennessee, there are 31 separate judicial districts, but all criminal cases follow a similar path after the grand jury issues a true bill which results in an indictment.  An indictment is the charging instrument which is essentially nothing more than an accusation.  It should be noted that a presentment is an alternative charging instrument,… Read More

If you have been charged with a crime in the State of Tennessee, your case will most likely begin in the General Sessions Court.  There are limited circumstances under which a case will begin at the grand jury level, but the first court appearance in most criminal cases is in General Sessions Court.  Everything from… Read More

If you, along with other people, have been charged with possession of the same drugs, you may be asking yourself how can this be?  Well, under Tennessee Law you may be prosecuted for what is referred to as joint possession. In Tennessee, two types of possession exist: actual or constructive.  “A person who knowingly has… Read More

If you have been charged with possession of drugs that were not yours and perhaps were only in your vicinity when they were discovered by law enforcement, you may have been charged under a theory of what is referred to as constructive possession.  It is important that you speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney… Read More