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The McKeehan Law Group blog tackles some of the most frequently asked questions about the law. Plus, it keeps you up-to-date about changes to Tennessee criminal, divorce and personal injury laws.
Sentencing Options: What is Split Confinement?
If you are charged with a crime, and you are considering pleading guilty, one of the big questions that you will want answered is how you will have to serve your sentence. Your…
Laws Regarding Jails and Prisons
If you read through Tennessee law, there are same fairly interesting laws regarding jails and prisons that are still in place. Jail is generally the place where inmates are held…
Are Brass Knuckles Illegal in Tennessee?
We have all seen the movie where the good guy is about to enter into an epic fist fight with the bad guy. As the two of them stare each other down, we watch the bad guy put on a…
Are DUI Checkpoints Legal in Tennessee?
We've all been there. Driving down a Tennessee road to suddenly see a lot of blue lights flashing and cars slowing down. Checkpoints for any reason can be stressful, but DUI…
3 Things You Should Know Before Your Court Date
There are many things about which someone preparing to appear in court need to know. In a video series, I answer many of these questions about the law and more. (View them all…
2021 Tennessee Criminal Law Changes
Each year, the Tennessee government implements new laws to govern and protect the citizens of the state. These laws cover a wide variety of situations, including child custody,…
Record Expungement in Tennessee
An arrest or conviction for a crime in the state of Tennessee doesn't always result in a record that follows you through life. Under some circumstances, Tennessee courts will…
2021 Tennessee Handgun Carry Bill
The state of Tennessee’s updated gun law to allow permitless open and concealed carry of legally owned firearms takes effect in July 2021. That sounds pretty cut-and-dried, but…
Can You Get a DUI While Riding a Bike & Other Popular Tennessee DUI Questions
Most DUI arrests result from people driving an automobile while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. So when most Tennesseans think of DUI, they think of driving a car or…
You Won Your Lawsuit! Now What?
In some states, after the dust settles on your personal injury lawsuit, and you find yourself getting a favorable outcome, what happens? I mean, you won! The complicated part is…
Tennessee DUI Laws, Penalties, Questions in 2020 – The Ultimate Guide
Tennessee DUI Laws Drinking alcohol and then get behind the wheel is a recipe for disaster. In Tennessee, drunk driving has been the number one killer since 2012 and the State…