Tennessee Lowers BAC Thresholds for Felony Vehicular Assault and Homicide Charges
Tennessee’s drunk driving laws just got tougher—and the consequences more severe. Recent changes to the law make it easier for prosecutors to pursue felony charges in DUI cases involving injuries or fatalities. If you’re pulled over with a moderate blood alcohol level or if you’re involved in a crash, the stakes may now be far […]
New Tennessee Law Now Makes All Child Abuse Charges Felonies (Effective July 1, 2025)
Tennessee is imposing tougher criminal penalties for certain cases of child abuse—a change that will greatly impact how these cases are charged, prosecuted, and punished. A new law has passed that eliminates misdemeanor treatment for child abuse involving injury to older children. As of July 1, 2025, anyone accused of causing injury to a child […]
New Implied Consent Law in Tennessee: Big Changes in 2026
Big changes are coming to Tennessee’s DUI laws on January 1, 2026—and anyone who drives in our state needs to know about them. For years, Tennessee’s implied consent law has been a critical part of how DUI cases are prosecuted. In many situations, if law enforcement obtained a blood sample through a search warrant, prosecutors […]
New Hemp Sales To Minors Law in Tennessee: How a Simple Mistake Could Mean Mandatory Jail Time
Tennessee’s laws regarding hemp-derived products are changing rapidly—and the consequences are becoming significantly more serious. Starting July 1, 2025, selling or distributing hemp-derived cannabinoids, such as Delta-8 or Delta-10, to anyone under 21 will be a Class A misdemeanor with mandatory jail time. What once resulted in just a fine can now mean a mandatory […]
What Happens After A Preliminary Hearing When My Case Goes To The Grand Jury In Tennessee?
Facing criminal charges in Tennessee can feel like entering a maze—unfamiliar terminology, intimidating courtrooms, and high‑stakes consequences at every turn. One of the earliest and most important steps in a criminal case is the preliminary hearing. However, many people are confused on what happens after the preliminary hearing. Although a preliminary hearing isn’t a trial, […]
When Can Juveniles Be Tried As Adults? Transfer Hearings in Tennessee Explained
When a minor is charged with a serious crime in Tennessee, one of the most pivotal steps in the process can be a juvenile transfer hearing. This legal proceeding determines whether the child will remain in juvenile court or be transferred to adult criminal court, where the consequences become far more severe including potentially mandatory […]
Arrested for DUI? How Weather and Road Conditions Could Strengthen Your Defense
Have you been arrested for driving under the influence in Tennessee? Many individuals facing these charges assume their case is open and shut—especially if they failed a field sobriety test or showed signs of impairment. But what if your driving behavior was influenced not by alcohol or drugs, but by poor weather or hazardous road […]
Can You Be Convicted Of Domestic Assault In Tennessee Without Evidence?
Facing a domestic assault charge in Tennessee is a serious matter—and one that often comes with a lot of fear and confusion, especially when you believe there’s little or no evidence against you. Many facing these accusations wonder: can I really be convicted if it’s just my word against theirs? Immediately upon arrest for domestic […]
Drug Dogs and Traffic Stops: How Reliable Are K-9 Alerts in Tennessee?
In Tennessee and across the country, law enforcement agencies frequently rely on drug-sniffing dogs during traffic stops to detect illegal substances. These K-9 units are trained to alert to the presence of drugs, and their signals are often used to justify warrantless searches of vehicles. But just how reliable are these dog alerts—and are they […]
Probable Cause in Marijuana Cases: Tennessee Law and Your Rights
When it comes to marijuana charges in Tennessee, one of the most important legal questions is whether the police had probable cause to search you, your vehicle, or your home. Probable cause is a cornerstone of the Fourth Amendment, which protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. But what exactly does it mean—and how does […]
