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Inmate Healthcare: Understanding Your Rights

August 22, 2023 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) is responsible for providing comprehensive health care services, including medical, mental health, dental and vision services, to incarcerated individuals in Tennessee prisons. This article...

Can You File a Personal Injury Claim for Prison Injuries?

August 7, 2023 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Incarceration should not equate to a loss of fundamental human rights. One of the rights that prisoners retain is the right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment, which...

TN Gun Reform Bill Facing Challenges in Legislature

July 24, 2023 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

In August 2022, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee proposed a comprehensive gun reform plan to address concerns surrounding firearms in the state. This proposal has generated significant attention and sparked intense...

Enhanced Sentencing: What You Should Know

July 3, 2023 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

The criminal justice system is a complex matrix of laws and policies designed to maintain order and ensure justice. Central to this system is the concept of sentencing guidelines, which...

New Drug Laws in TN

July 1, 2023 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

In an ongoing effort to combat the rising drug epidemic, lawmakers in Tennessee have enacted new crime laws set to take effect on July 1, 2023. Among these new regulations...

5 Steps to Avoid a DUI on the 4th of July & Other Holidays

June 12, 2023 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

The Fourth of July is all about fireworks, BBQs, and plenty of drinking to celebrate our nation's independence, but it can quickly turn into a nightmare if you're caught driving...

Mortgage Fraud in TN

June 6, 2023 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Mortgage fraud is a serious white-collar crime that has far-reaching implications for individuals and the economy. This crime involves misrepresentation, deception, or omissions during the mortgage application process to obtain...

TN Votes to Lower Age of Criminal Responsibility

May 24, 2023 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

In a recent development, a bill has been proposed that would lower the age of criminal responsibility in Tennessee from 18 to 17 years old. This move has sparked a...

Domestic Violence and Firearms in Tennessee: What You Need to Know

May 10, 2023 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Domestic violence is a serious issue affecting countless individuals and families nationwide, and Tennessee is no exception. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, there were more than 77,000 reported...

TN Approves Stricter Three Strikes Law

May 10, 2023 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

The Tennessee House Criminal Justice Committee recently approved a stricter “three strikes” bill that has been met with opposition from experts and civil liberty groups. This proposed legislation would require...

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