¿Por qué realmente necesitas contratar a un abogado/a?

por Andrea Cardenas and Ryan C. Davis ¿Por qué realmente necesitas contratar a un abogado/a? Todas las personas necesitan un abogado si presentan cargos criminales, ya sean de menor cuantía o de mayor cuantía. Las leyes...

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Can a Passenger of a Vehicle be Charged with a DUI?

By James Kemp and Ryan C. Davis Can a Passenger of a Vehicle be Charged with a DUI? Most people are aware that if you drive with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or higher, or if you drive under the influence of drugs, you can be charged with...

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How Does Tennessee's Driver's License Point System Work?

By James Kemp and Ryan C. Davis How Does Tennessee's Driver's License Point System Work? A conviction for a traffic violation in Tennessee, such as speeding, failure to obey traffic instructions, texting while driving, or reckless driving,...

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What is the difference between Hemp and Marijuana?

By Jorie Zajicek and Ryan C. Davis What Is The Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana? Hemp and marijuana are different varieties of the same cannabis plant. The best example I’ve been given to understand this is the comparison of...

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What is Probation in Tennessee?

By James Kemp and Ryan C. Davis What Is Probation in Tennessee? Keeping clients out of jail or reducing the amount of time that they may have to spend in jail is typically the primary goal for criminal defense attorneys. One way that this is...

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How do you Probate an Estate in Tennessee?

By Jorie Zajicek and Ryan C. Davis How do you Probate an Estate in Tennessee? Probate is the process used under the law to settle the estate of someone who has died with the court’s supervision. A person is either appointed under a will as the...

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What Is A Small Estate Affidavit?

By Jorie Zajicek and Ryan C. Davis What Is A Small Estate Affidavit in Tennessee? Under Tennessee Code Annotated § 30-4-101 et seq., a “small estate” is defined to mean an estate in which the value of the property does not...

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What Are the Felony Sentencing Ranges in Tennessee?

By Jorie Zajicek and Ryan C. Davis What Are the Felony Sentencing Ranges in Tennessee? Tennessee classifies crimes as either Felonies or Misdemeanors. A Misdemeanor can range from Class A to Class C, with Class A being the most serious. If...

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What Are the Legal Defenses Against An Eviction?

By James Kemp and Ryan C. Davis What are the legal defenses against an eviction? Under Tennessee’s Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, landlords must follow very specific rules and procedures when evicting tenants. It should not...

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Frequently Asked Divorce Questions

By James Kemp and Ryan C. Davis How Long Do I Have to Live in Tennessee Before I Can Get Divorced? You must reside in Tennessee for at least 6 months before you can file for divorce in Tennessee.  How Long Does a Divorce Take? For a...

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