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Bail in Tennessee – Revocation Changes in Tennessee Law Regarding Release on Bail It has long been held by the law and the courts that when a person is charged with a crime that he or she is entitled to bail – to be released from jail until and pending trial.  In setting the amount of bail the courts must consider several factors including the safety of the public. The courts and the public must keep in mind that bail is not to be used as punishment but is to guarantee the defendant’s appearance in court to answer the charge. Otherwise, the presumption of innocenceRead More →

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The attorneys of Purple Law Firm recognize the delicate nature of the issues involved in a prenuptial agreement.  There are many misconceptions about a prenuptial agreement.  And the purposes for entering into such a written contract with your soon to be spouse.  A prenuptial agreement is a contract entered into before marriage.  It specifies in writing the intentions of the engaged couple.  The individual property of each person after marriage. And the conditions relating to joint or marital property.  A prenuptial agreement also dictates the rights of each spouse in the event of divorce or death. Why Have a Prenuptial Agreement? People are often wary ofRead More →

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Should Police Be Able to Track you Electronically? Will the Requirement to Obtain a warrant Survive in the Supreme Court The United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the US v.s. Jones case last week and according a Washington Post Op-ed the “Court has a chance to keep big brother at bay.”    The  Supreme Court had recently granted the US Department of Justice’s petition to review the decision of the US Court of Appeals which struck down the conviction of a man based in large part upon the use of GPS tracking without a warrant. The ustices are tasked to review and toRead More →

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Probate a Will in Tennessee In Tennessee if a person who dies has a Last Will and Testament then the Will typically must be administered in probate.  In order for the Executor to gain control over the decedent’s estate  the Last Will and Testament is filed in the Probate Court. The court officially declares the Will to be valid.  The Court supervises the administration of the decedent’s estate. A Last Will and Testament is a legal instrument which is a declaration of a person’s intentions in regards to the division and distribution of property after death. Unlike a Trust,  a Will is not a contract, therefore it mustRead More →

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Family Law Attorney, Criminal Lawyer Chattanooga attorney Jim Purple has been practicing law in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, since 1982.  As a lawyer Jim Purple represents a variety of people in many areas of law.  Attorney Purple is a people person.  He truly cares about his clients.  In fact, many of those that Jim Purple has represented as a lawyer are considered friends.  Jim is married to Ellen Purple and is the father of four (4) children and the adoptive father of one (1) child.  He has four (4) grandchildren and several great grandchildren.  As a family law attorney, Jim Purple, draws from his ownRead More →