by Fizeradmin | Oct 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
From a criminal law standpoint, forgery is essentially no different from theft, vandalism, or any other type of property crime. Section 39-14-114, the state’s primary statute in this area, sets out forgery punishment according to the value of the good or service the...
by Fizeradmin | Sep 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
In the Volunteer State, there is no first-degree criminal mischief offense. Instead, the phrase “criminal mischief” usually refers to one of three nuisance offenses: disorderly conduct, criminal trespass, or vandalism. These offenses are typically Class C...
by Fizeradmin | Aug 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Do not let the name fool you. In Tennessee, Section 39-14-103, which includes the definition of petty theft, is a serious crime. You can go to jail for petty theft for up to twelve months. A conviction could also mean a $2,500 fine. Not many other jurisdictions levy...
by Fizeradmin | Aug 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Every year, Montgomery County law enforcement officers arrest thousands of people. These arrests often have significant short-term effects, in terms of things like court supervision and fines. But even if a lawyer successfully resolves the case, criminal records often...
by Fizeradmin | Jul 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
The answer to this question is very subjective. Many people believe they are sober enough to drive even after they consume several drinks. In some cases, that may appear to be correct, depending on factors like the person’s gender, weight, and alcohol tolerance...
by Fizeradmin | Jul 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
The criminal justice world can be confusing, frustrating, and down right scary to many of us. Finding a qualified lawyer is the best way to make sure someone is fighting on your side. If you are charged with a serious felony in Clarksville, TN and facing consequences...
by Fizeradmin | Jun 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
When you work with your bondsman at Fizer Bonding Company (bail bond near me), the subject of courtroom demeanor usually comes up. After all, no one is born knowing this stuff, and the written rules of judicial conduct in Tennessee can be extremely vague. In general,...
by Fizeradmin | Jun 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Yes, you have the right to refuse to sign a traffic ticket. But it may not be a wise idea to forcefully assert this right because failure to sign a traffic ticket does not necessarily have the effect that some people may think it has. When police officers pull you...
by Fizeradmin | May 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
In many ways, church is an escape from this world. But using the church as a sanctuary from the law is not one of those ways. A church is not like a foreign embassy. Montgomery County peace officers still have authority in local churches. This might come as a shock to...
by Fizeradmin | May 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Generally, contempt of court does not go on your record. However, the actual result usually depends on your reaction or how you deal with the charge. Most recently, even a high profile person like Elon Musk has had to deal with Contempt of Court charges. Civil...
