The Tennessee Highway Patrol took a novel approach to suppress demonstrations in Nashville,Tn. recently. Over 50 protesters were charged with trespass during protests. Someone put digital signs and paper signs out according to news reports which stated no trespassing. What
Nashville Criminal Law Report
Timely Updates on Criminal Defense and DUI Issues throughout the Nashville TN area
The Nashville Criminal Law Report, published by Rob McKinney, focuses on criminal defense issues in Tennessee, particularly in the Nashville area. The blog covers a broad range of criminal law topics including drug offenses, DUI/DWI, sex crimes, violent crimes, theft, domestic violence, and juvenile cases. It also addresses legal matters related to community corrections, expungement, and the impact of criminal charges on professional licenses, especially for healthcare professionals. The blog discusses recent legal developments, court rulings, prosecutorial policies, and practical defense strategies. It provides insights into courtroom procedures, jury trials, and the intersection of criminal law with administrative licensing boards.
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Nashville,Tennessee DA Will Not Prosecute Misdemeanor Marijuana Cases
By Rob McKinney
Nashville, Tennessee District Attorney Glenn Funk issued a press release announcing his office’s intentions on not prosecuting marijuana charges less than .5 ounces . General Funk did reserve the right to prosecute those who were smoking marijuana in public on…
Should Jury Trials Be Conducted on Zoom ?
By Rob McKinney
The ABA Journal posted an article recently on should jury trials be moved to Zoom. I posted a poll this morning on my Twitter feed @RobMcKinney to get some feedback. From the lawyers responding it was a solid rebuke to…
Can Someone Be Sentenced to Community Corrections for a Drug Free School Zone Charge ?
By Rob McKinney
In State of Tennessee v Mimi Barrett , The Court of Criminal Appeals ruled on Ms .Barrett’s appeal of her sentence. The trial court denied her request to serve her sentence on community corrections. Community corrections is a form of…
How I Started Defending Health Care Professionals in Tennessee
By Rob McKinney
Right now, I have a very active practice defending nurses, doctors, dentists and other health care professionals before the various Tennessee boards that regulate their license. It was a very different path that I took in defending health care professionals.…
Protecting Your Loved Ones from COVID-19 While in Jail
By Rob McKinney
First, I must give credit for The Marshall Project. The Marshall Project is deeply engaged in criminal justice reform. Dr. Brie Williams and Dr. Leah Rorvig wrote a great article tiled ” COVID-19: A Survival Guide for Incarcerated People” that…
Can you expunge your Tennessee DUI conviction ?
By Rob McKinney
During the cornavirus, people are stuck at home and surfing the internet. Our office has had several inquiries from our website asking this question. Can I have my Tennessee DUI conviction expunged from my record ? The quick answer is…
Nashville, Tn. Police Department Will Not Have Body Cams
By Rob McKinney
The Nashville Tennessean reported yesterday that Metro Nashville Police Department will not be getting funding for body cams. This news is shocking. Why ? Metro Nashville Police Department has for years resisted a department wide implementation of body cams. Police…
Unfair Police Practices in Tennessee DUI Cases
By Rob McKinney
The police have an unfair advantage in prosecuting most Tennessee DUI cases. The main reason is the police control the narrative during the investigation. A citizen does not question the police during the DUI investigation. Here are just some examples.…
Lessons From the Courtroom
By Rob McKinney
Malcolm Gladwell wrote a great book titled Outliers. The book covered the careers of The Beatles , Bill Gates , and others. The premise of the book is that one does not become an expert until they do something over 10,000…