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How are Theft Crimes Classified?

February 19, 2020 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Theft crimes, whether they involve shoplifting, larceny, embezzlement, or some other type of stealing are serious offenses. Convictions of these crimes can deeply impact your reputation, your career or professional...

When is a DUI a Felony?

February 6, 2020 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Felony vs Misdemeanor DUI Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is a serious offense under any circumstances. When it becomes a repeated offense in Tennessee within a 10-year...

What if I Shoplift by Mistake?

January 23, 2020 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

It was supposed to be a quick trip in and out of the grocery store. You thought you didn’t need a cart until you saw a tempting impulse purchase in...

What Is Implied Consent in Tennessee?

January 13, 2020 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Consent is a very interesting term in American law. Normally, we think of consent as a binding contract. It might mean getting a firm “yes” or putting a signature on...

When Is Evading Arrest a Felony in Tennessee?

December 30, 2019 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Because the statutes in Tennessee, as in all other states and the country as a whole, are designed to protect every citizen from harmful or unfair conduct, when a person...

Is It Stealing if I ‘Paid’ for the Items?

December 23, 2019 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

You might know that if you go to a store and take an item without paying for it, you could be breaking the law. If the police arrest you, you...

Attorney Eldridge Achieves Recertification with the NBTA

December 16, 2019 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Attorney Eldridge Achieves Recertification with the National Board of Trial Advocacy We are pleased to announce that our firm’s managing partner, Attorney David Eldridge, has achieved recertification with the National...

What Happens if I Take a Car Without Consent but Return It?

November 29, 2019 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Joyriding: It sounds like a leisurely activity. You're just out on the road enjoying a drive. However, in Tennessee, it actually refers to a criminal offense that can result in...

What Is Official Misconduct?

November 22, 2019 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

When a person works for a company, they must follow certain rules and policies. Violating the employer’s regulations can result in being terminated from the position. If that person work’s...

Tennessee’s Unlawful Possession of Firearm Laws

October 31, 2019 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Under the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, individuals in this country have the right to bear arms. Generally, to purchase and possess a firearm, the person needs to obtain...

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