How long Tennessee order of protection last? Tennessee law allows an Order of Protection to be in effect for up to one year, but it can be extended if the order is violated. However, some judges can and sometimes do grant…
Is there a way to find out if there is an arrest warrant? If you’re worried you may have been accused of a crime in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, you may already have a warrant issued for your arrest. Nashville Metro’s…
What’s the biggest mistake we see with domestic violence allegations? The biggest mistake we see people make is communicating with the alleged “victim.” It is highly encouraged to get a domestic violence lawyer as soon as possible. Regardless of what situation you…
Can a victim drop a domestic violence charge? The short answer is no; however, having the alleged victim on your side can be very helpful in getting a domestic assault charge dropped. The reason the alleged victim cannot drop the charge is…
What’s the difference between a criminal lawyer and a domestic lawyer? Generally speaking, there is no difference between the two terms. The use of “domestic violence lawyer” is mostly used as a term of art to discuss a criminal attorney…
What is the punishment for the first misdemeanor domestic assault charge in Tennessee? A Class A Misdemeanor domestic assault conviction in Tennessee is punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail in addition to fines; however, very few people receive the…
What if no one claims the drugs or other illegal items? In Tennessee, when no one claims the drugs or paraphernalia, the police can charge more than one person or even all persons present. This is known as constructive possession…