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Understanding Tennessee Minors in Possession Charges: Legal Insights for Underage Alcohol Offenses
In Tennessee, laws are enacted to encourage responsible behavior among young individuals and discourage underage possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages. Understanding these laws is essential, especially for minors who...
Standing Up: Digital Data and the 4th Amendment Collide
Protecting the 4th Amendment In a recent appellate argument before the Federal Court of Appeal for the Sixth Circuit in Tennessee, Attorney Joshua Hedrick of Knox Defense shed light on...
The Case of Aaron Valentine: A Battle for Free Speech Amidst Political Prosecution
In the heart of Knoxville, Tennessee, the echoes of past injustices reverberated as four activists found themselves entangled in a legal battle over their right to protest peacefully. Among them...
Seeking Justice: The Tragic Story of Philly Pheap
In the pursuit of justice, sometimes, the path is long and arduous, and the outcome isn't always what we hope for. This is the heartbreaking story of Philly Pheap, a...
Guiding Your Teenager Through Law Enforcement Interactions
Talking to Your Teen About Police Interations: Essential Advice from Knox Defense Navigating interactions with law enforcement can be daunting for teenagers. With approximately 424,300 persons under the age of...
Jonathan Cooper Reports on Mental Health Courts in Knox County
In April, 2023, founding partner Jonathan Cooper reported in DICTA, the monthly publication of the Knoxville Bar Association, on a new Mental Health Court in Knox County (article below). As...
Jonathan Cooper Interviewed Regarding Amendment to Juvenile Justice Laws in Tennessee
An amendment added to HB1029 and its companion bill SB1159 would change the face of the criminal justice system as it relates to underage offenders if the laws passed. Jonathan...
Attorney-client Privilege and Work-Product at Risk: Jonathan Cooper in the News
Jonathan Cooper of Knox Defense was interviewed by NewsChannel 5 relative to the listening devices installed around the Nashville District Attorney's office, which he followed up with an email to...
Understanding DUI Laws for Minors in Tennessee
In Tennessee, minors suspected of driving under the influence face different legal standards and penalties compared to adults. For individuals under 21, the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit is 0.02...
Decline in Capital Punishment: A Shift in Juror and Prosecutor Perspectives
The landscape of capital punishment in the United States has significantly shifted over the past few decades. While there were once around 300 death sentences pronounced each year, this number...
Collateral Consequences
Luke Heimlich was the ace pitcher for Oregon State, who entered 2017’s College World Series as the favorite with a 54-4 record the season. In 2012, Heimlich pleaded guilty to...
Marital Privilege
Can your spouse testify against you?. The answer is sometimes, yes. The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (Tennessee's circuit) has decided that one cannot invoke marital...
One phone callYour Right to a Phone Call After an Arrest in Tennessee
In Tennessee, individuals who are arrested have a legal right to make one completed phone call to a person of their choice before being booked into jail. This right is...
