GPS tracking for those arrested for domestic violence offenses in Tennessee. It protects alleged victims, but does it violate the constitutional rights of the accused?
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No Divorce Attorney? Big Problem!
Even when the divorce is uncontested there are times when not having a divorce attorney leads to disastrous results. Always consider consulting your own family law attorney.
Tennessee Divorce and Child Support Improvements for Self-Represented Parties
Although the Supreme Court of Tennessee is making access easier for those seeking a divorce without legal representations, having a divorce attorney is always the best option.
DUI in Tennessee – Third Strike and Your Out for 5 Years
DUI in Tennessee – Third Strike and Your Out for 5 Years Effective July 1, 2011, DUI offenders have it tougher. The State of Tennessee has not only removed DUI from the list of criminal offenses eligible for judicial diversion, but have also toughened the penalties as well. Now if you are convicted of …
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Preserving the “Fresh Start”
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Preserving the “Fresh Start” In a recent rare move a Federal Bankruptcy Judge in Nashville, Tennessee, entered an order to protect and preserve the Debtor’s right to a fresh start in her Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The 2005 bankruptcy reform had removed a long held provision which prevented homeowner association fees from continuing …
Burden of Proof- Should it be lower so Someone Like Casey Anthony Gets Convicted
Burden of Proof- Should it be lower so Someone Like Casey Anthony Gets Convicted Bill O’Reilly of Fox News “The O’Reilly Factor” says ” Dumb, beyond a reasonable doubt.” Seriously? What burden of proof should the State have to meet to deprive a person of life? Mr. O’Reilly asks “is the burden of proof too …
Tennessee Pretrial Diversion Changes, No Diversion for DUI Offenses
Tennessee Pretrial Diversion Changes, No Diversion for DUI Offenses Effective July 1, 2011, Tennessee no longer has a “Pretrial Diversion” program but judicial diversion is still available to criminal defendants. Tennessee House Bill 64 repealed T.C.A. §40-15 in its entirety and amended T.C.A. §40-35-313 This change from pretrial diversion to only judicial diversion ultimately may …
Switching to Independent Contractors Draws Scrutiny from IRS and Department of Labor
Switching to Independent Contractors Draws Scrutiny from IRS and Department of Labor With the current state of the economy, shifting from full-time employees to independent contractors is a cost-cutting measure that some businesses have implemented. This saves the business money by shifting the burden of payroll taxes to the worker, and lowering or eliminating unemployment …
Are You Looking for a Lawyer, or Just Researching Legal Issues?
Looking for an attorney: Online Directory, Blog Site, Facebook, or referral, which would you choose?
Tennessee Divorce: Is a Mediation Agreement Enforceable?
Tennessee Divorce: Is a Mediation Agreement Enforceable? Have Your Divorce Lawyer Present During Mediation Are you contemplating divorce? Perhaps you are already in the process of divorcing? In Tennessee a couple seeking a divorce is typically required to attend mediation in order to attempt to resolve the issues in controversy outside of court. The best …
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