Recently, the bail bond system has been in the news due to the perceived inequality of the bail bond system. The most common complaint is the bail bond system unfairly treats the poor. Some bonds are set so high that the
Rob McKinney
May & McKinney, PLLC is a Nashville-based criminal defense law firm with nearly 80 years of combined experience. The firm focuses on defending clients against a wide range of criminal charges including DUI, drug offenses, domestic violence, sex crimes, theft, violent crimes, and weapons offenses. It also handles cases involving expungements, juvenile hearings, and professional license defense for healthcare providers facing disciplinary actions. The firm provides strategic, case-specific representation aimed at protecting clients' rights and futures, often pursuing trials when beneficial. Their blog discusses legal issues relevant to Tennessee criminal law, court procedures, and recent developments affecting defendants and legal practice in the region.
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Nashville Moves to Decriminalize Marijuana
By Rob McKinney
The Nashville Metro Council has passed on second reading a proposal to decriminalize marijuana. Final reading is coming up soon. It has a ton of support locally and is expected to pass. The proposal is to make possession of marijuana…
The Tennessee Legislature Costs the State 60 Million
By Rob McKinney
It never ceases to amaze me the laws that the Tennessee Legislature passes. I go to some committee meetings during the session. I have seen what goes on first hand. Most of the lawmakers are level headed. A law that…
DUI Bond Conditions and EtG
By Rob McKinney
The courts in Nashville,Tennessee will require random drug testing if you are charged with a multiple DUI charge. It is a condition of your bail bond. Positive drug test could mean that your bail would be revoked pending the outcome…
The Sorry State of Wages for an Appointed Counsel
By Rob McKinney
Henry Martin is the federal public defender for the Middle District of Tennessee. In today’s Tennessean, Mr. Martin wrote a very thoughtful letter to the editor about the duty of a public defender. One of his comments was about…
Durham’s Trespassing Complaint
By Rob McKinney
The Tennessean’s follow up story to the Nashville Scene reporter being arrested for trespass had an interesting side story. The Tennessean complained in the story about not getting a copy of the complaint after multiple requests by the paper. It…
What Would You Do to Imrove The A.A.Birch Building ?
By Rob McKinney
Nashville’s Mayor Megan Barry proposed her budget recently. Contained in the budget is three million dollars for improvements to the A.A. Birch Building which houses the Davidson County General Sessions Courts as well as the Criminal Courts of Davidson County,…
Questions About the Criminal Justice System We Can’t Answer
By Rob McKinney
The Marshall Project provides excellent commentary regarding the criminal justice system. A recent post was titled 13 Important Questions About Criminal Justice We Can’t Answer. Today’s post focuses on one question. How many criminal cases are referred to prosecutors and how…
Can You be Arrested for Carrying a Firearm in a Backpack
By Rob McKinney
Under Tennessee Code Annotated 39-17-1307 , it is illegal to carry a firearm with the intent to go armed. There are some exceptions under the law. For example, having a Tennessee carry permit is one of the exceptions. Ironically, Tennessee’s firearm…
Willaimson County Public defenders Take a Hiatus
By Rob McKinney
I was in the Circuit Court for Williamson County , Tennessee recently. The court announced that the public defenders had requested not to be appointed to any new cases for a short period of time. The judges agreed and started…