Tennessee's new Lifetime Order of Protection law (36-3-627) drastically differs from the scope compared to the standard 1 year Order of Protection. As of July 1, 2021,  a Lifetime Order of Protection is available. Who Can Get Lifetime Order of Protection? A Lifetime Order is available for any "victim" of…

If you’ve been accused of a crime in America, you have the right to counsel (attorney) and the right to cross-examine your accuser, right? What if you’ve been accused of sexual assault on a university or other school campus? Spoiler alert: The answer is “not for much longer.” Expect changes…

An Order of Protection is civil in nature, but landlords, banks, and employers commonly request civil record reports as part of their routine background check. Tip: Personal “Restraining Orders” are called Orders of Protection in TN. To learn more, see our Order of Protection Guide. Having an Order of Protection show up on…

Look… weed should be legal to possess and use, we agree, but Tennessee is behind the curve on this issue. Getting caught with any amount of weed, in almost any form, will get you a marijuana citation or physically arrested in Tennessee. Yes, even in the more “chill” spaces of Davidson County, including Nashville. While ridiculous, it is the reality – for…