If you’ve been charged with domestic violence in Memphis, one of the questions you’ll be asking is how long until it comes off my record? A better question might be can it come off your record, or will it be permanent? Let’s look at that. Most first time domestic violence offenders will have a good…
In Arkansas, the crime of domestic battering (or domestic assault) can come in many forms, and can be either a felony or misdemeanor depending on the circumstances. Domestic battering in the second degree and first degree are felonies, while domestic battering in the third degree is a misdemeanor. Your basic options when charged with this…
The crime of domestic assault in Tennessee is defined as an assault against a person with whom a domestic relationship is shared. This could be a spouse, sibling, other family member, or people who are dating or have a child together. If you’ve been charged with domestic assault in Somerville you’re facing a Class A…
Here in Memphis, TN it is a crime to violate an order of protection. If an order is granted, whether it’s the initial “ex parte” order or if it’s ordered by a judge after a hearing, the respondent is prohibited from contacting the petitioner or trying to communicate in any way. If the respondent violates…
Domestic violence is a common misdemeanor crime in Memphis, Tennessee. Sometimes it truly is a situation where one party fears the other, but frequently it occurs when the “victim” does not want to press charges but the other person is charged anyway, is arrested, and must go to court. Memphis police take these cases very…
Domestic Assault is a serious crime in Tennessee that carries many immediate and long-lasting consequences if convicted. It is a Class A misdemeanor punishable up to 11 months and 29 days. Essentially, domestic assault is assault where the accused and the victim has some kind of domestic or family relationship. It can be between current…
If you are seeking an order of protection in Memphis, or have had one served on you, you need to know the process. Tennessee orders of protection are for when there is an allegation of stalking, domestic abuse, or sexual assault between two or more people. The petitioner (the one bringing the petition) must prove…
Stalking in Tennessee is defined as “a willful course of conduct involving repeated or continuing harassment of another individual that would cause a reasonable person to feel terrorized, frightened, intimidated, threatened, harassed, or molested, and that causes the victim to feel terrorized, frightened, intimidated, threatened, harassed, or molested.” Stalking is a serious charge that can…
The crime of harassment in Tennessee is a serious matter. It is usually a Class A misdemeanor punishable up to 11 months and 29 days, although in some cases it could be a felony. If you have been charged with this offense in the Memphis area, contact a Memphis criminal lawyer for help in defending…
For an individual charged with a crime, one of the biggest concerns will be what happens to them if convicted. The basic outcomes of a conviction are either a sentence of jail time, or an alternative sentence such as probation. In Tennessee, qualified offenders will be eligible for probation, meaning they can avoid going to…
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