A fight can end with police treating the injured person as the victim and the person who fought back as the defendant. Tennessee self-defense law requires a closer look. The question is whether force was reasonably believed to be immediately necessary against unlawful force. The Law Office of Bryan Stephenson represents people in Nashville and…
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A night out in Nashville can turn serious quickly when police believe alcohol or drugs have made someone unsafe in public. In Tennessee, public intoxication is not based only on whether a person had drinks. The State must connect impairment to danger, property risk, or unreasonable disturbance under Tennessee Code § 39-17-310. The Law Office…
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A theft charge is not only about whether property changed hands. The State must also prove what was in the person’s mind at the time. In Tennessee, theft of property requires proof that a person knowingly obtained or exercised control over property, without the owner’s effective consent, and with intent to deprive the owner of…
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A DUI arrest can put your license, job, family responsibilities, and record at risk almost immediately. The Law Office of Bryan Stephenson represents people facing DUI and criminal charges in Nashville and Middle Tennessee, with direct attorney involvement from Bryan Stephenson, a former Assistant District Attorney for Davidson County. Under Tennessee law, a first offense…
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Marijuana charges in Tennessee are not all treated the same. The difference between simple possession and distribution can change how a case is charged, prosecuted, and penalized. What may look minor can become much more serious depending on how police interpret the facts. At The Law Office of Bryan Stephenson, people in Nashville and Middle…
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A domestic assault charge can disrupt your life in a matter of hours. The short answer is yes: legal counsel can protect you by stepping in early, protecting your rights, challenging weak evidence, and working to reduce the long-term effect of the case. At The Law Office of Bryan Stephenson, people in Nashville and Middle…
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