Can I Sue the Person Accusing Me?
Andrew Beasley
Andrew Beasley
December 28, 2025
Facing a criminal charge is always difficult. If, however, you have been wrongfully accused, the situation can reach nightmarish proportions. The fact is that, under these circumstances, you may have legal recourse, and it could include suing the person who...
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What Happens if I Violate a Protective Order?
Andrew Beasley
Andrew Beasley
December 20, 2025
Protective orders, or orders of protection, are put in place to shield victims from domestic abuse, stalking, or sexual assault and to prevent their abusers from contacting or coming near them. In other words, they play an important role in...
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What if I Have Prior Convictions?
Andrew Beasley
Andrew Beasley
December 11, 2025
If you are facing a criminal charge, you are in a difficult spot, but if you have prior convictions, the situation is that much more challenging. In fact, having a prior conviction can have serious sentencing implications. If this is...
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Can Anger Management Help My Case?
Andrew Beasley
Andrew Beasley
December 3, 2025
If you are facing a criminal charge that relates to anger issues, such as domestic violence or assault, anger management classes could potentially help you achieve a better outcome. Ultimately, anger can play a serious role in a range of...
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What are My Chances of Going to Jail?
Andrew Beasley
Andrew Beasley
November 30, 2025
Although Nashville offers tourists music, local landmarks, and a sought-after fashion scene, crime is no stranger to the Music City. In fact, Nashville prison populations are estimated to be among the highest in the nation, with violent crime topping the...
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What are Aggravating and Mitigating Factors?
Andrew Beasley
Andrew Beasley
November 23, 2025
Most criminal offenses are subject to minimum and maximum sentences. Even so, certain circumstances, known as aggravating and mitigating factors, can have a great impact on your sentence length. These factors can persuade a judge to impose a minimum sentence...
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What is Stalking Under Domestic Violence Laws?
Andrew Beasley
Andrew Beasley
November 16, 2025
Tennessee law defines stalking as repeatedly harassing another person to the extent that the individual feels terrorized, frightened, intimidated, threatened, or molested. A stalking charge requires that the alleged aggressor intentionally engage in the act. However, it is possible to...
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What if I Break a Restraining Order Unknowingly?
Andrew Beasley
Andrew Beasley
November 8, 2025
Victims of stalking, threats of abuse or sexual assault, or domestic violence may have a restraining order issued against their aggressor. In Tennessee, this is known as an order of protection. An order of protection prohibits you from having contact...
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What is Obstruction of a Police Officer?
Andrew Beasley
Andrew Beasley
October 25, 2025
Anyone who prevents a police officer from performing their duties may be charged with obstruction of a police officer. Perhaps the most common example is resisting arrest. If found guilty, the offense is a Class B misdemeanor in Tennessee, punishable...
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Can I Get My Fingerprints and Photos Destroyed?
Andrew Beasley
Andrew Beasley
October 17, 2025
An expungement is the legal process of having a criminal offense removed from your record. Charges for most non-violent offenses, misdemeanors, and low-level felony offenses can be expunged, provided certain conditions are met. If an expungement is granted, assuming that you...
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