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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...

What Happens If I Commit Tax Fraud in Tennessee?

October 26, 2020 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Whether at the state or federal level, tax fraud is a serious offense that could lead to severe penalties. In today’s blog, we discuss the elements of a tax fraud...

Open and Concealed Carry in Tennessee

October 13, 2020 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Is Tennessee an Open Carry State? Tennessee is a shall-issue state that grants concealed weapons permits at the state level through the Department of Safety & Homeland Security. Tennessee does...

Tennessee Wrongful Death Laws

September 21, 2020 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

When a person dies because of the negligent actions or misconduct of another party in Tennessee, the surviving family members may file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party and recover financial compensation. A wrongful death...

Tennessee Marijuana Laws

September 7, 2020 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

While many states throughout the country have legalized the medical and/or recreational use of marijuana, Tennessee is not one of those states. Other than CBD oil with very low amounts...

What Happens If a Commercial Driver Gets a TN DUI?

August 21, 2020 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Since commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders operate large trucks, buses, and other commercial vehicles for a living, they are held to a higher standard compared to non-commercial drivers. That is...

Underage DUI in Tennessee

August 7, 2020 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Not only do Tennessee DUI laws address drunk and drugged driving committed by adults who are at least 21 years old, but they also apply to drivers who are underage....

What Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?

July 24, 2020 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

If you were injured by a negligent or reckless third party, you may be wondering how much in damages you are entitled to. To determine a rough estimate of how...