Regular readers of our Chattanooga criminal law blog know that Tennessee can impose harsh sentences on those who are arrested and convicted of drunk driving. A new proposal in Congress could be the first step in eventually eliminating DUI arrests not only here, but...
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Month: November 2019
Possible defenses to domestic violence allegations
Allegations of domestic violence are taken seriously by law enforcement, because many people die each year at the hands of a person with whom they are living. However, many domestic violence allegations result from petty fights or are fueled by alcohol and drugs. In...
Aggravated assault charge after body-slam at Tennessee Popeyes
If you drive about 150 miles northwest of Chattanooga, you will come to Columbia, the fast-growing seat of Maury County. The city of about 40,000 residents is where an incident at a fast food restaurant is getting widespread media attention. Video of the encounter...
Former NBA player faces Tennessee sex crime charge
It is about a two-hour drive northwest of Chattanooga to get to Franklin. The Nashville suburb is the home of former NBA player Jim Farmer, who was recently arrested by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation in a sex crimes sting operation. The 55-year-old Farmer was...