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Ways to Challenge Field Sobriety Tests

February 29, 2024 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

If a law enforcement officer allegedly observes erratic driving or suspects a driver may be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, they may initiate a traffic stop. During the...

What Is Prescription Drug Fraud in Tennessee?

February 27, 2024 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Prescription fraud, a form of drug fraud, is a serious criminal offense in Tennessee. This article aims to provide an overview of prescription fraud in Tennessee, including its penalties, types...

Just How Accurate Is a Standardized Field Sobriety Test?

January 30, 2024 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Standardized field sobriety tests (SFSTs), as they're known, are intended to provide officers with a reliable indicator of driver impairment due to alcohol or drugs. However, beneath the veneer of...

Defenses Against Domestic Violence Charges

January 28, 2024 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

When it comes to facing domestic violence charges, the stakes are high—domestic violence charges can lead to hefty fines, jail time, orders of protection, and a tarnished reputation. But it's...

TN Laws Taking Effect in 2023

September 30, 2023 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

In a recent development, lawmakers in Tennessee are proposing a bill that seeks to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 18 to 17. The proposed bill is stirring up...

Bill Could Lower TN Age of Criminal Responsibility to 17

September 30, 2023 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

In a recent development, lawmakers in Tennessee are proposing a bill that seeks to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 18 to 17. The proposed bill is stirring up...

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...

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