DUI Attorney Carla Grebert Completes NHTSA DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Course
DUI Attorney Carla Grebert completed and passed National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (“NHTSA”) DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Course on March 9, 2024. This is the...
How Does Probation Work in Tennessee?
What is probation? Probation is an alternative to a jail or prison sentence. It allows individuals convicted of a crime to remain in the community under the supervision of a probation officer. The...
What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?
Basic differences between misdemeanors felonies In Tennessee, the distinction between misdemeanors and felonies is based on the severity of the offense. Misdemeanors are less serious crimes than...
Consequences of a criminal conviction
Do I need a lawyer when charged with a crime? YES! A criminal conviction can have long-lasting consequences for you and for your family, so do not face criminal charges alone. Possible results of a...
Should I Take a Plea?
Whethe you should accept a plea depends on the facts of your case, the terms of the plea offered, the other paths available, and your personal priorities. Do I need a lawyer if the DA offers me a...
About Pleas: What is judicial diversion?
What does judicial diversion mean in Tennessee? Judicial diversion is a program in Tennessee that allows eligible defendants to avoid a criminal conviction and have their charges dismissed and...
About Preliminary Hearings: What is “probable cause”?
What is Probable Cause? Probable cause means there is enough evidence to cause a reasonable belief that a crime was committed and that the defendant committed it. Probable cause is a concept that is...
What is a preliminary hearing?
What is a Preliminary Hearing in General Sessions Court in Tennessee? In a preliminary hearing in Tennessee's General Sessions Court, the judge determines whether there is probable cause to continue...
Do I have to go to court on a criminal charge if the other party does not want to press charges?
Do I Have to Go to Court if Nobody wants to Press Charges? Yes. The District Attorney’s office decides whether to prosecute someone for a crime; it is not up to a private individual to “press...
