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DUI Defense: Advice from a Tennessee DUI Attorney Getting pulled over for a suspected DUI happens practically every minute somewhere in the country. It is a crime that affects all members of society equally. That being said, the way one approaches a potential DUI arrest should be the same as... ( added 33 days 6 hours ago.)

Getting a Felony Conviction Pardon From the President Every presidential administration sets its own procedures, standards and evaluation methods for deciding on who is deserving of a presidential pardon. The pardon power, which is exclusive to the executive, is found in Article II, Section 2 of the... ( added 50 days 13 hours ago.)

What a Tennessee DUI Means to You Tennessee law spells out a variety of penalties for DUI offenders. First, second and third DUI offenses are all misdemeanors, but with greater possibilities for punishment. The fourth DUI and above is considered a felony offense. Penalties in... ( added 51 days 5 hours ago.)

Avoiding Pitfalls in Obtaining a Pardon in Tennessee For those unable to obtain an expungement in Tennessee, the only other option is to petition the governor for a pardon, or as it is officially known, executive clemency. In Tennessee, the pardon process is lengthy and difficult. The pardon is a... ( added 82 days 16 hours ago.)

A History of the Presidential Pardon The authority for the president to issue pardons can be found in Article II of the Constitution, specifically in Section 2 "The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several... ( added 93 days 13 hours ago.)

Expungement: Tennessee Law and Filing an Application for Expungement Expungements are difficult to obtain in Tennessee, so much so many individuals have to seek a pardon instead. Tennessee expungement law is some of the most rigorous in the country. In Tennessee, most convictions are permanent - only a select... ( added 97 days 23 hours ago.)

The Best Way to Apply For: Presidential Pardon Guide Since the beginning of the Republic, every president considers and grants pardon. We always hear about the few that are considered "newsworthy", but most are issued to otherwise ordinary citizens who have taken steps to remedy a troublesome... ( added 105 days 21 hours ago.)

The Right Way to Expunge Your Record in Tennessee Getting an expungement is the only way to completely erase a potentially embarrassing criminal past. The regulations governing expungements vary from state to state. In Tennessee, expungements are typically rather difficult to qualify for. Getting... ( added 169 days 3 hours ago.)

Expunge Your Tennessee Criminal Record Past mistakes need not haunt you forever. It's good to know that you're not a criminal if you can get an expungement. A good expungement lawyer can assist you in clearing your Tennessee criminal record. Most convictions in Tennessee are permanent.... ( added 172 days 13 hours ago.)

The Best Way to Get a Bond Reduction in Tennessee A bond reduction in Tennessee can only be achieved by a criminal defense attorney with a complete understanding of the factors a court looks at in setting a criminal bond (also called "bail"). A defendant's bond can be reduced at any time prior to... ( added 178 days 10 hours ago.)

You Can Get an Expungement in Tennessee If you have a criminal record, it is possible to get an expungement in Tennessee. Whether you have been charged or convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor, there are rules that could allow you to get your criminal record expunged. Even though... ( added 188 days 4 hours ago.)

The States, the Stimulus, and Federalism's Prisoners' Dilemma The stimulus is but the latest chapter in federalism's prisoners' dilemma. For those unfamiliar with the concept of the prisoner's dilemma, it is a logical tool of individual choice. There are two prisoners who are individually isolated and... ( added 270 days 21 hours ago.)

10 Considerations for Republicans Who Are Supporting Nashville's English Only Amendment In no particular order, here are ten things to consider if you consider yourself a Nashville Republican and support the English Only amendment to the Metro Charter. 1. The official language of Tennessee, and all of its governmental entities... ( added 295 days 21 hours ago.)

A Trillion Reasons to Live: Obama's Stimulus Deficit Remember, it's no longer the size of government that matters. The president said so. Thus, we finally now know what makes up "hope" and "change". Snippy come backs (a la "I won"). The refusal to answer the press' questions ("I just came down... ( added 297 days 21 hours ago.)

Why Is a Trademark Important? Most business owners do not give a second thought about their trademark. Whether it is a small town bakery or a self-employed handyman, most business owners go on their merry way, completely unconcerned about owning their own trademark. Sometimes... ( added 1 year 71 days ago.)

The Obama Meltdown? What a week for Barack Obama. He (accidentally) refers to his "Muslim faith" on George Stephanopolous' show, waivers and quakes on every position he has hitherto held (abortion, taxes, Iraq, the surge), and now faces a 10 point deficit to... ( added 1 year 74 days ago.)

Tennessee's New Crooks with Guns Law There is a smattering of new laws going into effect in Tennessee come January 1, 2008. Always the most interesting to me, considering what I do on a daily basis, are the new criminal statutes. The Crooks with Guns law, as it has been entitled... ( added 1 year 84 days ago.)