Recent Legal News-Tennessee 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 […]
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 […]
Congratulations to Knox Defense partner, Joshua Hedrick, for his recent success in Roane County Criminal Court. Mr. Hedrick’s client was accused of sexual battery by an authority figure. Because of Mr. Hedrick’s thorough investigation and representation, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty on all six counts after trial. Knowledge, preparation, results.
A Knox Defense attorney client, Byron Willis, was one of the 214 commutations granted today by President Obama. This is a very momentous occasion for our firm. Please check out the article below for more information about this exciting development. Congratulations, Doug. https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/08/03/president-obama-grants-commutations
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 […]
In a rare Christmas Day Order, Judge Justin Angel voided the conviction which had previously been handed down by a Grundy County jury in November 2007 against Mr. Adam Braseel. Mr. Braseel was accused in the brutal beating death of Malcom Burrows and the assault of Mr. Burrow’s sister and nephew. Mr. Braseel, now 32 […]
