An arrest can be overwhelming, and many people make mistakes in the first hours and days afterward that can affect the rest of their case. In Lebanon, TN, what you do after an arrest may shape how the legal process unfolds, so it is important to stay calm and make careful choices.
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Co-parenting and communicating can be rough after a divorce as sometimes it is still on shaky ground, and the freshness of the divorce takes time to subside. Today’s technology can make a difference in managing shared parenting time.
View PostWhen officers say they “just want to ask a few questions,” it can feel like cooperating is your only option. You may worry that asking for a lawyer will make you look guilty. In reality, what you say in those moments can shape the entire case against you, even if you’ve done nothing wrong. Knowing your rights, and using them, is one of the smartest, most responsible choices you can make.
View PostSocial media plays an increasingly visible role in criminal cases across Tennessee, affecting how investigations unfold and how evidence is presented in court. Posts, messages, photos, and videos that people share or believe they have deleted, can resurface later as part of a criminal file. Understanding the ways online activity may be used in a case can help individuals appreciate the lasting impact of their digital footprint.
View PostWith so many people out during the evenings, wild parties hosted in popular college towns, the temptation for vandalism, and a greater inclination to cause legal trouble as tradition suggests, here are a few common crimes that can occur on Halloween night.
View PostCar accidents happen fast, but your actions afterward can determine your safety, legal rights, and financial recovery. In Wilson County, traffic crashes have shown a steady upward trend in recent years, according to Tennessee Department of Safety data, with the county consistently ranking among Middle Tennessee's highest-crash areas due to population growth and I-40 congestion. Hagar & Phillips in Lebanon guides injured drivers through this process every day.
View PostOn what grounds can the Board of Nursing attempt to deny, revoke, or suspend a nurse’s license? Tennessee law provides numerous enumerated or listed grounds for which the Board can deny, revoke, or suspend a nurse’s license.
View PostTechnology now plays a major role in criminal cases, and that shift affects both the prosecution and the defense. Text messages, social media posts, location data, surveillance video, and even AI-assisted tools can all become part of a criminal investigation. For people in Wilson County, that means a case may turn on digital evidence that seems small at first but can carry a lot of weight later.
View PostAlcohol laws in Tennessee can feel confusing because they vary depending on the type of alcohol, the place where it is sold, and the local rules in each county or city. In Wilson County, those rules matter for drivers, families, business owners, and anyone who enjoys a night out in Lebanon, Mount Juliet, or nearby communities. Understanding the basics can help people avoid problems and make better decisions.
View PostTennessee has taken steps in recent years to strengthen how domestic violence cases are tracked and reported. One idea that often raises questions is a domestic violence registry, especially whether being listed could affect someone’s life beyond the courtroom. Understanding what a registry is designed to do and how it typically works can help put these concerns in context.
View PostGun charges in Tennessee frequently stem from possession violations, brandishing weapons, or public discharges. When self-defense enters the equation, these cases turn into intense disputes over imminent threats, reasonable force, and legal protections.
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