Steven Hale wrote an article in last week’s Nashville Scene on the Nashville Public Defenders Office overwhelming caseload. One visit to any of the criminal courtrooms in Nashville supports that conclusion. The article does a great job setting out the facts and
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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The Tennessee Legislature and Criminal Law
By Rob McKinney
The Tennessee State Legislature has a habit of enacting new criminal laws on an isolated incident that occurred in someone’s legislative district. The practice creates terrible laws. I read a great quote recently from an outgoing U.S Senator. ” Legislatures…
Is It Mandatory To Have Nine U.S.Supreme Court Justices ?
By Rob McKinney
Just the other day someone asked me if the U.S. Constitution requires nine Supreme Court Justices. I did not know the answer so I looked it up. The short answer is the U.S. Constitution does not state the precise number…
DUI, Ignition Interlock, and The State Legislature
By Rob McKinney
An ignition interlock is required to obtain a restricted driver’s license if you have been convicted of a DUI charge in Tennessee. In the initial implementation of the ignition interlock device, I was in favor of it’s use. It allowed those…
Tennessee Sex Offenders and Halloween
By Rob McKinney
It may be Halloween , but the Tennessee Department of Corrections will be conducting Operation Blackout on those on the Tennessee Sex Offender Registry. It has been recently reported about the increased scrutiny that Tennessee Sex Offenders will be facing…
Is Unwanted Groping a Sex Crime in Tennessee ?
By Rob McKinney
One of the 2016 presidential candidates has been in the news regarding allegations of groping women and sexual misconduct. Under Tennessee sex crimes laws, is it unlawful to grope or kiss a woman without their permission ?
The American…
What Should You Call Your Client ?
By Rob McKinney
Words are powerful tools. Most district attorneys know the power of words. Take a minute to listen to some of the words they use. Victim, defendant, indictment are just a small example of these powerful words. It begs the question…
Rasing Bail Bonds To Keep The Poor In Jail
By Rob McKinney
The Chattanooga Free Times reported on Hamilton County General Sessions Judges raising bail bonds on an those accused of a crime. It seems one of the General Sessions Judges raises a bail bond more than a one-third of the time.…
Tennessee Expungement Alert
By Rob McKinney
A lawyer will always learn something when they read the law. A great friend asked me a question about expunging an old criminal charge. It forced me into brushing up on the Tennessee state code. Years ago, Tennessee had a DWI law…
Nashville Decriminalizes Marijuana What’s Next
By Rob McKinney
The Metro Nashville Davidson County City Council passed a law to decriminalize marijuana on final reading. Now , several questions will have to be answered.
1. How will the Metro Nashville Police Department enforce the new law ?
I expect Chief…