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Can I Work as a Rideshare Driver With a DUI?

March 30, 2021 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

A Poor Driving Record Could Complicate Your Quest for a Side Gig Apps like Uber and Lyft have given users a chance to get from point A to point B...

What Is Simple Assault?

March 15, 2021 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

A Look at Tennessee’s Assault Laws When an individual offensively touches another person, or intimidates another to the point where they believe they will be harmed, the perpetrator is committing...

Breaking Down Tennessee Drug Schedules

February 15, 2021 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

How Different Drugs Affect Criminal Sentences Drug crimes carry varying penalties depending on the seriousness of the controlled substance involved. These severity levels are broken down into different tiers, known...

A Look at Some of the Most Common Fraud Charges

February 10, 2021 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Fraud occurs when an individual attempts to pass falsified information off as true in an effort to achieve a personal or financial gain. It exists in a number of forms,...

David Eldridge Listed as Top 100 Lawyers in Tennessee. Again.

January 25, 2021 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

David Eldridge Continues to Prevail as a Top 100 TN Attorney Since 2006, managing partner David Eldridge has been recognized as one of the top 100 lawyers in Tennessee in...

Understanding Tennessee’s Drug Paraphernalia Law

January 19, 2021 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Tennessee law outlines various rules prohibiting the use, possession, production, and sale of controlled substances. In addition to criminalizing the drug itself, the law prohibits individuals from possessing any material...

What’s the Difference Between Tax Evasion and Tax Avoidance?

January 14, 2021 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Staying Out of Legal Trouble When Filing Your Taxes Tax season is rapidly approaching. While there are some legal ways to lower the amount of taxes you’ll owe this year,...

Common White Collar Crimes in Tennessee

December 25, 2020 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

White collar crimes are serious offenses in Tennessee and can lead to significant jail time, fines, and restitution. Oftentimes, white collar offenses are nuanced in nature, due to the evaluation...

Criminal Simulation vs. Forgery in Tennessee

December 14, 2020 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

There are two types of fraud in Tennessee, referred to as criminal simulation and forgery. These acts often include financial documents and the intent to defraud another person. In this...

Defending Against Identity Theft Charges in Tennessee

November 23, 2020 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Identity theft is an offense more common than one might expect. In many cases, identity-related crimes might be committed unintentionally, and a defendant in such a scenario has many defense...