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Does Crime Increase Over the Holidays?

November 29, 2024 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Holiday Crime: Understanding Seasonal Upticks The holiday season, typically perceived as a time of joy and celebration, can paradoxically become a period of increased criminal activity. Sometimes this season can...

What is a Plea Deal?

November 25, 2024 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Plea Deal Meaning A plea deal, also known as a plea bargain, is a critical component of the criminal justice system that allows defendants to negotiate the terms of their...

Order of Protection Violations in Tennessee

October 31, 2024 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

What Is Considered a Violation of an Order of Protection? An order of protection in Tennessee is a legal document issued by a court to protect victims of domestic abuse,...

Do All Criminal Cases Have Juries?

October 29, 2024 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Jury vs. Bench Trial in Criminal Defense Cases In Tennessee, as in many other states, criminal defense proceedings can take the form of either a jury trial or a bench...

Understanding the Stages of Criminal Cases

September 27, 2024 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

The Stages of the Criminal Justice Process Wondering what steps are involved in the criminal process? In this blog, we outline what to expect if you are charged with a...

Is Sharing Prescription Drugs Illegal in Tennessee?

September 25, 2024 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Sharing prescription drugs with friends, family, or anyone else is illegal. Even if they need it, you can face criminal charges for sharing prescriptions. Why It’s Illegal to Share Prescriptions...

New Tennessee DUI Laws in Effect in 2024

August 23, 2024 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

A key part of preparing your defense is understanding the current laws impacting your case, particularly as states continually update laws and legal definitions to accommodate the changing times and...

What to Know About Tennessee Sentencing Guidelines

August 21, 2024 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

The sentencing phase of the criminal proceedings process requires careful attention due to its potential long-term effects, including loss of liberty, financial hardship, and social stigma. This blog outlines the...

What Is Self-Incrimination in Criminal Law?

July 31, 2024 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

What Is Self-Incrimination? Self-incrimination refers to the act of providing information that could potentially expose an individual to criminal charges or penalties. In essence, it is the situation where a...

How Those Charged with DUI Are Affect by Ethan, Hailey, and Bentley’s Law

July 29, 2024 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Understanding Ethan, Hailey, and Bentley’s Law Named after the children of victims of impaired driving, this law aims to hold drunk drivers accountable for the impact of their actions (as...

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