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As a DUI defense attorney in Chattanooga, I often hear people ask, “Should I fight my DUI?” People ask this question when they are not aware of the criminal penalties for DUI and other severe consequences that may adversely affect their personal and professional lives for years to come.

Filing an appeal could be your last chance to clear your name and avoid a conviction. That is why you might want to consider speaking with an experienced criminal defense attorney who can help you present your case to the appellate court in the most convincing manner possible to fight for a favorable resolution.

The pandemic, which forced people to shelter at home from the coronavirus, also led to increased domestic violence. In Chattanooga, during March of 2020, calls reporting domestic violence increased by 24 percent.

In 2020, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation recorded 73,127 instances of simple assault and 37,840 instances of aggravated assault statewide.

An accusation of drunk driving can change your life instantly. If you are convicted of DUI in Tennessee, you could be facing heavy fines, driver’s license suspension, or even jail time. With such lasting consequences for you and those you love, it’s important to sort out fact from fiction when it comes to DUI charges.

The courts in Tennessee are directed by two primary sources of law. The first is statutory law created by the Tennessee Legislature. These are the statutes that define the four types of alimony, which help direct courts as to...

If you just found out that you're the father of a child, you might not be responsible for retroactive child support.

Allegations that a child is "dependent and neglected" abound in the juvenile courts of Tennessee, but what does that mean? The statutory definition gives us some guidance, but in close cases it's going to be up to the judge's discretion.

The only way your Ex obtained complete custody of your child without a hearing, is with an Ex Parte Order from a court. This article explains how to deal with those situations.

NOT. GUILTY. Hearing these words from a jury foreman is a surreal experience. I can't imagine what Reggie and his family felt like. I know they were overcome with emotion. We could not be happier for them.