Blog & FAQs

Can a Passenger Be Charged with a DUI in TN?

March 17, 2022 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

If a driver’s blood alcohol content is at least .08 percent or under the influence of drugs, he/she can be charged with a DUI in Tennessee. However, did you know...

How to Handle Severance Negotiations

January 26, 2022 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

While there are times when you can see a firing or layoff coming, in many cases, when people get fired or laid off, it comes as a shock. However, whether...

Is It Illegal to Lie About a Positive Covid Diagnosis?

January 12, 2022 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Since 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic has touched the lives of us all. For many of us, it has been a nightmare for one reason or another. Unfortunately, while things have...

What Is Legally Considered Blackmail?

December 14, 2021 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

According to Tennessee Code § 39-13-301, blackmail is defined as “threatening to expose or reveal the identity of another or any material, document, secret, or other information” that may cause...

Domestic Abuse Crimes

December 9, 2021 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

What Is Domestic Violence? In Tennessee, domestic violence is referred to as domestic assault, which is an assault against a “domestic abuse victim.” Domestic disputes that escalate to matters of...

What Do You Do If Someone Steals Your Medication?

November 9, 2021 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

It is illegal to knowingly possess or casually exchange a controlled substance unless the substance was obtained with a valid prescription (TN Code § 39-17-418). But can you be charged...

Can Police Arrest Me Without a Warrant?

October 21, 2021 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

In last week's blog, we discussed what it means to have a warrant issued in your name. To recap, a magistrate may approve a request for an arrest warrant when...

What Does It Mean to Have an Arrest Warrant Issued in My Name?

October 14, 2021 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

An arrest warrant is a written document signed by a magistrate authorizing law enforcement officials to arrest the person named in the order. It contains the defendant's name, alleged offense,...

Misdemeanors vs. Felonies in Tennessee

September 23, 2021 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Crimes in Tennessee are divided into two categories: misdemeanors and felonies. In general, misdemeanor offenses are not as harsh as felony crimes. However, getting convicted of a misdemeanor can still result in...

Can I Get a DUI for Riding a Bike Drunk in Tennessee?

September 9, 2021 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

A DUI conviction can result in harsh penalties, such as jail time, fines, and even driver’s license suspension. That is why many people try to avoid criminal charges by riding...