Many professionals in Tennessee do not realize that a DUI charge can affect far more than their driving privileges. For individuals holding professional licenses in healthcare, law, real estate, finance, education, and other regulated fields, a DUI arrest or conviction may trigger additional consequences that threaten their ability to continue working in their chosen profession.
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A recent Tennessee Department of Correction article highlights a new effort to make community supervision more accessible for people on probation and parole in rural areas. TDOC says it is launching mobile community supervision offices to help individuals meet supervision requirements and access important resources.
View PostStaying current on the law is especially important when changes are on the way that may affect families. In Tennessee, new laws are set to take effect on July 1, and some of those changes have implications for parents, custody, and family life.
View PostTennessee lawmakers have enacted significant changes to the state's drug laws in 2026, creating new felony offenses and enhancing penalties for certain drug-related conduct. For individuals facing drug charges in Lebanon, Wilson County, and throughout Middle Tennessee, understanding these changes is critical because they can affect everything from bail decisions to potential sentencing exposure.
View PostArtificial intelligence is becoming part of more everyday systems, including law enforcement. In its July 2026 issue, The Champion, the publication of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, examines a growing question for criminal defense: what happens when police reports are written or assisted by artificial intelligence?
View PostTennessee’s new drink-spiking law is now in effect, and it is an important change for anyone in Wilson County who follows criminal law news. The law makes it a felony to intentionally tamper with someone’s drink, food, or medication in a way that causes involuntary intoxication.
View PostDigital privacy is no longer just a tech issue. It affects everyday people in Lebanon, TN and throughout Wilson County, TN any time police, prosecutors, or even private companies try to access messages, location data, photos, or other information stored on a phone or in the cloud.
View PostThe National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers recently highlighted the “trial penalty,” which refers to the often significant difference between the sentence offered in a plea bargain and the sentence a person may face after trial. NACDL says that at the federal level, trial sentences are roughly three times higher than plea sentences on average, and in some cases the gap can be much larger.
View PostWhen is an Ignition Interlock Required in Tennessee? Tennessee law requires that a person convicted of a DUI must have an ignition interlock device installed on their vehicle if that person is eligible for a restricted driver’s license. Learn more with this blog.
View PostThe plain view doctrine is one of the most common search-and-seizure concepts people hear about in criminal cases, but it is not always well understood. In Tennessee, including Wilson County, TN, and Lebanon, TN, this doctrine can matter when police officers say they saw evidence of a crime without needing to search for it. For people facing criminal charges, knowing the basic idea behind the plain view doctrine can help explain why certain evidence may be used in a case.
View PostAn estate plan is often created at a specific point in life, such as after a marriage, the birth of a child, or the purchase of a home, but it is not meant to be a one‑time document that is never revisited. Life changes can quickly make an older plan outdated or misaligned with current relationships, assets, or responsibilities. Knowing when it may be time to review and update an estate plan can help families in Tennessee maintain clarity and reduce confusion later.
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