By Jorie Zajicek and Ryan C. Davis What does Ex Post Facto Mean? Article I Section 10 of the United States Constitution states in part: “[n]o state shall… pass any… Ex Post Facto law.” The Ex Post Facto Clause...
By Jorie Zajicek and Ryan C. Davis What does Ex Post Facto Mean? Article I Section 10 of the United States Constitution states in part: “[n]o state shall… pass any… Ex Post Facto law.” The Ex Post Facto Clause...
By Jorie Zajicek and Ryan C. Davis What all is involved in a divorce with minor children? Property Division: For a divorce in Tennessee, marital property is divided through equitable distribution. Marital property is anything that either...
By Jorie Zajicek and Ryan C. Davis How is child support calculated? Child support calculations in Tennessee are complicated, but essentially the court will determine the parties' incomes and will establish a total "household"...
By Jorie Zajicek and Ryan C. Davis An uncontested divorce in Tennessee is a divorce where both spouses agree, or come to an agreement, on all of the major terms of the divorce. Generally, an uncontested divorce will be on the grounds of...
by Jonathan Carroll and Ryan C. Davis Who can be charged with Domestic Assault? In Tennessee, you can be charged with domestic assault for committing assault against anyone deemed a domestic abuse victim. Who is a domestic assault victim? Tennessee...
by Jonathan Carroll and Ryan C. Davis How Much Marijuana Can I Possess Without Getting Arrested? In Tennessee you can be arrested for possessing any amount of marijuana. If you are found in possession of an amount less than half an ounce (14.174...
by Jonathan Carroll and Ryan C. Davis Is Medical Marijuana Legal in Tennessee? No, currently medical marijuana is not legal in Tennessee. However, medical marijuana has been gaining support in Tennessee, as studies show it can benefit...
by Jonathan Carroll and Ryan C. Davis Is CBD Oil Legal in Tennessee? Yes, CBD oil (cannabidiol) containing less than 0.3 percent THC is legal in Tennessee and can be purchased at a number of retailers or online. The CBD oil that is legal in...
by Jonathan Carroll and Ryan C. Davis Can I Go to Jail for Theft or Shoplifting? Yes, you can go to jail for theft, even if it is a small amount. Stolen goods or services valued at less than $1,000, otherwise known as shoplifting, can result in...
by Jonathan Carroll and Ryan C. Davis What is Diversion? Diversion is a broader term which may refer to either Pre-trial diversion or Judicial diversion. In either case, the purpose of diversion is to allow a defendant to admit some level of...