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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Tennessee does not recognize common law marriage formed within the state. That means simply living together for years, sharing bills, or calling each other husband and wife does not create a legal marriage in Lebanon, Tennessee.
View PostSpousal support, often called alimony, remains one of the most misunderstood aspects of divorce in Tennessee. Many people enter negotiations or court proceedings with assumptions about how it works, who qualifies, and how long it lasts. Clearing up these misconceptions can provide clearer expectations for those navigating the end of a marriage.
View PostAn arrest can be overwhelming, and many people make mistakes in the first hours and days afterward that can affect the rest of their case. In Lebanon, TN, what you do after an arrest may shape how the legal process unfolds, so it is important to stay calm and make careful choices.
View PostThe end of a relationship between two parents is always difficult and stressful. This blog discusses court decisions regarding Tennessee child custody.
View PostBeing charged with a crime can be one of the most stressful and confusing moments in a person’s life. Whether it’s a DUI, drug offense, or other criminal accusation, understanding the process and your rights under Tennessee law is crucial.
View PostTennessee law grants the Tennessee Board of Nursing the power to deny, revoke or suspend a nursing license or certificate or otherwise discipline a nurse if there is proof that the nurse is guilty of a crime. Learn more.
View PostThe National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers has released a new report co-authored with Connecticut defense lawyers and the state’s Chief Public Defender titled “The Trial Penalty in Connecticut: Are People Being Punished for Exercising Their Constitutional Rights?” The report finds that defendants across Connecticut are losing their Sixth Amendment right to trial because the difference in sentencing between accepting a plea deal and going to trial is so extreme that many feel forced to plead guilty even when they may be innocent.
View PostThere is no single attorney who is the right choice for every criminal case. The appropriate lawyer depends on the type of charge, the evidence, the potential consequences, and the attorney’s experience with the specific legal issues involved.
View PostA criminal record can cast a long shadow over job opportunities, housing, and personal goals, even years after a case is resolved. Fortunately, Tennessee law allows many people to petition for expungement, which destroys or seals public records of certain offenses. At Hagar & Phillips in Lebanon, TN, we guide clients through this process to help them move forward with a cleaner slate
View PostCyber-related crimes are becoming more common, and they can lead to serious consequences even when the facts are not fully understood. These cases often involve phones, computers, social media, email, online banking, or digital records that prosecutors use to build a case. For people in Wilson County and Lebanon, that means a criminal charge may start with something that happened online but still affect every part of daily life.
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