Criminal Law in Memphis
Memphis is the largest city in Tennessee,
with a population of nearly 700,000 people, situated on the banks of the Mississippi River in Shelby County. This city in the southwest corner of Tennessee has been the home to legendary artists like Elvis Presley, B.B. King and Johnny Cash.
Although surrounded by historic charm and the colorful music and tourism industries, Memphis citizens like you sometimes find yourselves in situations where you need the assistance of a criminal defense lawyer who can advise you of your rights and who is well-versed in the state’s criminal laws.
Whether you’ve been accused of a felony or misdemeanor or are being held for a state or a federal crime, you owe it to yourself to secure the counsel of a criminal defense lawyer familiar with the criminal laws governing the city of Memphis, the state of Tennessee and the United States.
Tennessee’s criminal code was thoroughly revised and modernized in 1989. The categories of offenses found in Title 39 of the Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.) include: general offenses, offenses against the person, offenses against property, offenses against the family, offenses against the administration of government, and offenses against the public health, safety and welfare. Like all jurisdictions (federal and state), Tennessee distinguishes among offenses based on their seriousness—from minor misdemeanors to capital crimes.
If you’ve been accused of or arrested for committing a crime, it’s in your best interest to contact a local Memphis criminal defense attorney right away. Once you have an attorney, your state criminal case can be resolved in one of four ways; a negotiated plea, a bench trial, a preliminary hearing, or a dismissal. Every case is different, and your case’s outcome is dependent on the facts presented.
Criminal defense lawyer Stephen Leffler has assisted clients in protecting their rights and preserving fairness for more than two decades. He has the knowledge and experience of local Memphis criminal laws and is available to assist you in your time of need as well. For a free consultation complete our email form or call.
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707 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38105 |
