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” 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 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 …
Casey Anthony – Beyond a Reasonable Doubt? As the world watched, Casey Anthony, was tried and convicted by the court of public opinion. For the entire time the trial was ongoing in the courtroom, the media with the multiple talking heads, and so called experts like Nancy Grace, and other lawyers and former prosecutors surmised …
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 Tennessee House Bill 64 repealed T.C.A. §40-15 in its entirety and amended T.C.A. §40-35-313 This change from pretrial diversion to only judicial diversion ultimately may …
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Reaffirmation of Debt Can you reaffirm and keep your home mortgage or car loan When a person files a Chapter 7 bankruptcy there are several options that must be carefully considered. One such issue involves the reaffirmation of secured debt. Many people who file bankruptcy under Chapter 7 have a mixture …
If you have suffered storm damage, don’t suffer more damage from unfair insurance claims practices – consult with an attorney, or retain an attorney to help you negotiate and collect your insurance claims.
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 …
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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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