Some college students, or anyone under 21 for that matter, think going out in downtown Nashville just can’t be done without a fake id. Many of the local bars require patrons to be 21 or older to gain entrance. The … Read More

The biggest difference between simple assault and aggravated assault is that simple assault or domestic assault (if a domestic relationship is involved) are both treated as misdemeanors and are punishable by 11 months and 29 days while aggravated assault is … Read More

A conviction for domestic assault or even a domestic assault that has been amended to simple assault will forever prevent that person from legally possessing a firearm. See United States v. Hayes, 129 S.Ct 1079 (2009). In such case, the … Read More

When a parent lends their car to their son or daughter several worries probably come to mind, but it is doubtful that many ever consider that their son or daughter may transport illegal drugs in such car subjecting the car … Read More

It is within the sound discretion of the trial court whether or not an offender should be sentenced consecutively or concurrently. State v. James, 688 S.W.2d 463, 465 (Tenn. Crim. App. 1984). A court may order multiple sentences to run … Read More