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Case Against Coaches Dismissed
Congratulations to one of our partners, Jeff Whitt, on his successful outcome of this case! Please see the article below by Troy Provost-Heron for more information about the case. “Hardin Valley Academy baseball coaches Joe Michalski and Zach Luther were advised by a Tennessee Department of Children’s Services employee that the pending investigation against both…
Read This ArticleCruel & Unusual
The United States has effectively created a punishment that the Founding Fathers never intended for us to have and, undoubtedly, would not have approved of. This makes this type of punishment unusual in the historical sense and arguably very cruel. That punishment is the new death penalty. When the death penalty was imposed at the…
Read This ArticleTennessee Supreme Court Adopts Limited Good Faith Exception to Illegal Searches
On December 19, 2016, the Tennessee Supreme Court adopted a limited good faith exception for illegal searches. In State v. Lemaricus Davidson, Justice Sharon Lee writing for a unanimous court held that a search which is illegal pursuant to Tennessee Rule of Criminal Procedure 41 can still yield admissible evidence if the officer serving the…
Read This ArticleDUI Fact Sheet
As a driver in the state of Tennessee, it is important to know your rights if you are pulled over and suspected of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The penalties for a DUI can be harsh, expensive, and inconvenient, so being prepared for this unfortunate situation and knowing what to do…
Read This Article6th and Subsequent Offenses
Jail Time Class C Felony; 3 to 6 years in jail. Mandatory sentence of 150 days. Fine $3,000 – $15,000 + $100 special assessment License Revocation 8 years; eligible for restricted license with ignition interlock device if all other qualifications are met. Ignition interlock device must be installed and maintained for 365 consecutive days with…
Read This ArticleNew Trial for Raynella Leath
Congratulations to WCTH partner, Joshua Hedrick, for his highly skilled efforts in obtaining a new trial for Raynella Dossett Leath. Previously convicted of murdering her husband in a high profile case out of Knox County, Josh effectively persuaded Senior Judge Paul Summers that Ms. Leath failed to receive a fair trial due to the structural…
Read This ArticleMisdemeanors
If you are facing misdemeanor charges in Tennessee, it is essential to understand the potential consequences and secure strong legal representation. At Knox Defense, our experienced team of attorneys is dedicated to providing aggressive defense strategies for individuals accused of misdemeanors. We recognize the lasting impact these charges can have on your criminal record and…
Read This ArticleFelonies
In Tennessee crimes are distinguished between felonies and misdemeanors based on the severity of potential punishments. Crimes that are punishable by a minimum of one year in prison, including life imprisonment and the death penalty, are felonies, whereas crimes that carry a maximum sentence of less than one year are categorized as misdemeanors. Being charged…
Read This ArticleRestricted Driver’s Licenses
A person convicted of a 1st Offense DUI, whose intoxicated driving did not result in death or serious bodily injury, and has not been previously convicted of certain disqualifying offenses, may apply for a restricted driver’s license. The scope and limitations of this special license depends on whether the DUI is considered to be “Enhanced.”…
Read This ArticleImplied Consent Violation
Pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated § 55-10-406, any person who drives a motor vehicle in Tennessee is “deemed to have given consent” to a blood-alcohol test. Should a person refuse to take such a test when lawfully requested by a law enforcement officer, no test will be given, but the refusal can form the basis…
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