Even misdemeanors can carry jail time, and do not carry any presumption regarding probation. Felonies can result in prison time with no chance for parole. Having defended hundreds of people charged with crimes, I can assert the experience necessary to defend you, whatever the charge.  If you or someone you know has been charged with a crime, do not hesitate to contact us immediately! A competent Tennessee criminal defense lawyer is a prerequisite if you have even a chance of fully vindicating your rights.

The Sahel Kazemi arrest warrant offers a few details, and in my DUI experience, appeared to be pretty standard. It makes no mention of McNair, who co-owned the Escalade Kazemi was driving.

Needless to say, this affects us all in Nashville. At this moment, there do not appear to be any legal implications. The Metro Police are not currently looking for a suspect.

Law enforcement officials said an arrest warrant will be issued for Ingmar Guandique, who is currently in prison in California.

Officials said Guandique will be served papers there and likely then flown to Washington, D.C., to hear the charges against him.

D.C. authorities submitted evidence to the U.S. Attorney’s office to obtain the arrest warrant.

Guandique is reportedly in jail for assaulting two women in Rock Creek Park, the same park where Levy’s remains were found a year after she vanished, according to WRC-TV in Washington.

There have been no comments from Condit as of yet. Remember, he was a prime suspect, but not any longer. It seems that one of the most sensational cold cases in Washington, DC history may be coming to an end, and soon.

The Kentucky Supreme Court is scheduled to hear argument on whether a man’s conviction for murder, and his forty-five year sentence, should be overturned because the trial judge did not instruct the jury that the defendant had no duty to retreat

FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Supreme Court plans to review two cases involving the state’s new self-defense law that allows people to shoot dangerous home invaders without fear of prosecution.

The National Rifle Association had championed the measure enacted in 2006, saying it simply codified a rule of law already observed by judges in Kentucky and elsewhere: That people have a right to use deadly force to defend themselves and their families when their lives are in danger.

NRA spokesman Andrew Arulanandam said the so-called “no-retreat” self-defense laws enacted in 22 states over the past three years are important because some jurisdictions have held that crime victims have a responsibility to flee rather than to defend themselves.

“We think that’s wrong,” he said. “It is vital for these crime victims to have as many options as possible available to them.”

This sort of situation comes up more often than one might think. Self defense is a valid defense to prosecution in Tennessee, and if you are charged with a violent crime, is an avenue of defense one should look at and pursue, if the facts allow it.

If you are charged with a violent crime, contact us so we can discuss your defense options. The doctrine of self defense may validly be on your side.

In three places in Nashville, you can also get yourself a crack pipe.

A recent investigation netted five employees of three markets (one, sweet with irony, was called “Lucky’s”), over 1200 crack pipes, and a pile of cash. The employees had apparently been selling the pipes to undercover officers. It makes you wonder what the secret word was to get the pipe treatment.

Though perhaps a bit amusing, these people are all charged with serious crimes, and all need representation.

If you have been charged with a crime in Tennessee, let us help you in your defense. Contact us today for a free consultation.