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Get the answers to what is criminal law and insights into the criminal justice system. If you or a loves is arrested and charged with a criminal offense you need a defense lawyer.

What is a Statute of Limitations

2010-10-31
By: Todd Couvillon
On: October 31, 2010
In: Criminal Law, General Legal Issues

If you have a cause of action there is typically a limitation on the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit. This time limitation is set forth in statutes and varies depending on the type of lawsuit. Always consult with an attorney immediately if you believe you have a cause of legal action. Read More →

What is a plea bargain?

2010-10-17
By: Todd Couvillon
On: October 17, 2010
In: Criminal Law

Plea Bargain in Tennessee Criminal Law When a person is charged with a crime and arrested or indicted the criminal case moves through the court system in a multiple step process.  The goal of the prosecutor, the defense attorney, the defendant and the court is the same in one respect- reach finality the disposition phase of the case.  The State of Tennessee’s goal is to get a conviction.  The criminal defendant of course would like to walk away without a conviction.  An alternate goal of the defendant is to spend as little time in jail as possible. Agreement Between Criminal Defendant and The State ofRead More →

What is the Criminal Law?

2010-10-11
By: Todd Couvillon
On: October 11, 2010
In: Criminal Law

The criminal law sets the acceptable limits of conduct in society. Everyone is expected to obey the criminal law under the penalty of punishment. The criminal law generally does not require you to perform an action, rather, it forbids an unlawful action. For instance you are forbidden to take property that does not belong to you, or hitting someone, etc. The State of Tennessee, and the federal government have their own set of criminal laws. Criminal law consists of the criminal laws themselves and the rules of criminal procedure. The criminal law consists of the legal rules defining criminal conduct and how it is punished.Read More →

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