If you are under investigation for a federal criminal offense, you may feel overwhelmed and even terrified. With ample resources, the government meticulously investigates federal crimes to uncover incriminating evidence against individuals. Unlike state-level offenses, which have potential penalties subject to each jurisdiction’s specific statutes and laws, federal crimes are...

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The more serious a federal offense, the stricter the punishment. In our justice system, a federal conviction comes with the harshest penalties, including life in prison and the death penalty. If you are facing federal charges, there are three tiers of courts that may hear your case: the United States...

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If you are sober and the police pull you over, you may feel outraged or even helpless. However, law enforcement must have reason to believe that you are under the influence of an illicit substance or inebriated to pull you over. Signs of impairment often include zigzagging, erratic braking, and...

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Driving under the influence is a serious offense, punishable by imprisonment, fines, license suspension, and, in some cases, having to pay restitution to injured parties. What you may not realize is that if you are convicted, even as a first-time offender, you will be forced to participate in alcohol education...

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DUI charges should be taken seriously, with a conviction resulting in imprisonment, fines, and license suspension. Even a first-time offense can result in loss of driving privileges, making it a necessity that you find experienced counsel. Simply being charged with a DUI does not automatically make you guilty. Although police...

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If a police officer suspects that you are driving under the influence, the officer may ask you to take a field sobriety test to determine your level of inebriation. The standard field sobriety test consists of three parts. If you fail any of these parts, then the officer will likely...

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If you violate a state law, then you will be charged in state court, while a federal crime is prosecuted by the federal government. Violating a federal law is usually a more serious offense, resulting in one or more federal agencies investigating the matter. While federal and state crimes come...

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The FBI reports roughly 14 million criminal offenses per year, with offenders facing lengthy prison sentences, steep fines, and asset forfeiture. If you have been accused of a crime that has involved interstate activities or has broken federal law, you can expect to be tried in federal court. While you...

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If you are charged with a DUI in Tennessee, you face losing your driving privileges even for a first-time offense. The length of your license suspension will depend on prior offenses and other aggravating circumstances. However, your license will be suspended immediately if you refuse to submit to a breathalyzer...

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Each year, less than five percent of criminal cases go to trial, with the rest being resolved through plea deals. That is because heading to trial is expensive, stressful, and comes with the risk of harsh penalties. If you are facing federal criminal charges, you want to obtain a defense...

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Building a strong defense can reduce your chances of prosecution, but it requires working with an experienced Nashville federal criminal defense lawyer. At Andrew C. Beasley, PLLC, our team of professionals is well-versed in defense strategies to help you achieve the best possible case outcome. In this blog, we discuss...

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Each year, more than one million arrests are made for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Impaired driving places the lives of all road users in danger, which is why law enforcement is dedicated to pursuing drivers they suspect are under the influence. In Tennessee, driving with a...

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