Video: How Police Observations Can Impact A DUI Case In Tennessee
How Police Observations Can Impact a DUI Case in Tennessee https://youtu.be/PklyHymJfJU Video Summary Can police watch someone appear intoxicated, let them get behind the wheel, and then wait for the situation to escalate into a potential DUI before intervening? In this episode, we discuss how the timing of police observations and intervention can impact a […]
Video: Arrested vs. Detained in Tennessee: What’s the Difference?
Arrested vs. Detained in Tennessee: What’s the Difference? https://youtu.be/wNsWo2Sgj58 Video Summary What’s the difference between being detained and being arrested in Tennessee—and why does that distinction matter? In this video, we break down the legal standards of reasonable suspicion and probable cause, explain when a detention can turn into an arrest, discuss searches and Miranda […]
Video: What Parents Should Know If Their College Student Is Facing Criminal Charges in Tennessee
What Parents Should Know If Their College Student Is Facing Criminal Charges in Tennessee https://youtu.be/s8BgMoJQuE4 Video Summary A criminal charge can put a college student’s education and future at risk. In this video, we discuss how a criminal defense attorney can help protect a student’s rights, navigate both the court and college disciplinary processes, evaluate […]
Video: When a Tennessee Contracting Dispute Becomes Home Improvement Fraud
When a Tennessee Contracting Dispute Becomes Home Improvement Fraud https://youtu.be/MiaBaj3JXow Video Summary When does a Tennessee contracting dispute cross the line into criminal home improvement fraud? In this video, we break down what prosecutors must prove, how these charges are graded, recent developments in Tennessee law, and the defenses that may apply when an unfinished […]
Video: What Are The 3 Field Sobriety Tests In Tennessee?
What Are The 3 Field Sobriety Tests In Tennessee? https://youtu.be/K8SG3NTPMZg Video Summary What are the three standardized field sobriety tests used in Tennessee, and how reliable are they? In this episode, the attorneys at Barnes & Fersten explain the HGN, Walk-and-Turn, and One-Leg Stand tests, why participation is voluntary, and what medical, environmental, and procedural […]
Video: Can You Return Home After a Domestic Assault Arrest in Tennessee?
Can You Return Home After a Domestic Assault Arrest in Tennessee? https://youtu.be/xGb2gfTFKaA Video Summary In this video, our attorneys explain when someone charged with domestic assault in Tennessee may be allowed to return home, the importance of understanding no-contact orders, and when GPS monitoring may be required. For a more detailed breakdown on this topic, […]
Video: Can Blood Draw Evidence Be Challenged in a Tennessee DUI Case?
Can Blood Draw Evidence Be Challenged in a Tennessee DUI Case? https://youtu.be/MTpKot0o1I4 Video Summary In this episode, the attorneys at Barnes & Fersten break down how blood draw evidence can be challenged in DUI cases. From rising BAC arguments to improper handling, storage, or testing of blood samples, they explain why lab results are not […]
Video: Drug DUI vs. Alcohol DUI in Tennessee: What’s The Difference?
Video: Drug DUI vs. Alcohol DUI in Tennessee: What’s The Difference? https://youtu.be/TUrxdz4Kvcs Video Summary Drug-based DUI cases are not just alcohol DUI cases with a different substance involved. In this video, we explain how Tennessee handles DUIs involving marijuana, prescription medications, illegal drugs, and other substances, and why these cases often require a closer look […]
Video: How Assault Becomes A Felony In Tennessee
How Assault Becomes A Felony In Tennessee https://youtu.be/h007n2rPrVg Video Summary In this episode, we explain how assault charges can become felonies in Tennessee. We discuss aggravated assault, serious bodily injury, deadly weapons, strangulation allegations, domestic assault, special victims and locations, and the penalties a person may face if convicted. We also cover why the facts […]
Video: Robbery, Burglary, and Theft in Tennessee: What’s the Difference?
Robbery, Burglary, and Theft in Tennessee: What’s the Difference? https://youtu.be/9SpTdDkrrFA Video Summary Robbery, burglary, and theft are often used interchangeably, but under Tennessee law, they are very different charges. In this episode, Barnes & Fersten breaks down what separates these offenses, why the differences matter, and how robbery or burglary allegations may be challenged in […]
