Possession of a Handgun Under the Influence In Tennessee, it is a criminal offense to possess a handgun while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.[1] Sometimes, when individuals are pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence, they may be charged not only with a DUI but also they may be … Read more
Domestic Violence Offenses with a Firearm Domestic violence allegations are serious offenses under Tennessee law, but the allegations become much more severe if the victim alleges that the violence involved the use of a firearm. Bluntly stated, those arrested for domestic violence involving firearms face more time in prison if convicted. If you face such … Read more
Domestic Violence with a Prior Conviction(s) A domestic violence conviction is obviously a serious matter. Persons convicted for domestic violence offenses face criminal time and other negative consequences. But, these consequences only increase for recidivist (or repeat) offenders. If you have been arrested for domestic violence and have a prior conviction, then you need to … Read more
Felon in Possession of Firearms Charges In Tennessee as in many states across the country, felons lose some of their rights after a felony conviction. One of the key loss of freedoms is the ability to carry a firearm – a constitutional right protected under the U.S. Constitution under the Second Amendment and under the … Read more
Shoplifting is the informal term for what the criminal code of Tennessee calls theft of property. Tennessee law defines theft of property as follows: “A person commits theft of property if, with intent to deprive the owner of property, the person knowingly obtains or exercises control over the property without the owner’s effective consent.” Theft of … Read more
Expungement is a legal process in which criminal convictions are erased in the eyes of the law. To expunge a charge means to remove it from your criminal record. Expungement is important to individuals, because prior convictions will follow you around like a sore thumb. For example, many employers often ask applicants to disclose their … Read more