The Memphis Criminal Defense Attorneys of McAfee & McAfee
Practice Areas and Legal Definitions

Tennessee laws and procedures related to criminal defense are complicated and require a skilled criminal defense lawyer to properly navigate through the process. The criminal defense attorneys of McAfee & McAfee fight for the legal rights of alleged criminal defense offenders in the city of Memphis, Tennessee, and surrounding Tennessee cities and counties. McAfee & McAfee delivers personalized attention to their clients by keeping case information detailed and accessible and provides expert criminal defense legal solutions related to the following matters:

TENNESSEE CRIMINAL DEFENSE:

Individuals found to violate a criminal law whether through their own admission of guilt or through the determination of a jury are subject to fines, imprisonment, probation and community service, among other penalties. The outcome of any criminal case depends upon the facts surrounding the crime charged, the strength of the evidence, the legal validity of law enforcement and courtroom procedure, and the goals and strategy of the government and defense. The Memphis criminal defense attorneys of McAfee & McAfee will navigate you through this complicated legal process.

TENNESSEE ARRAIGNMENTS:

After your arrest, booking and initial bail phases of the criminal process, the first stage of courtroom-based proceedings is the arraignment. During a typical arraignment, a person charged with a crime is called before a criminal court judge, who reads the criminal charges against the defendant, assigns a court-appointed attorney if the defendant cannot financially afford their own defense, asks the defendant how he or she pleads; i.e., guilty, not guilty, etc., alters the bail amount or releases the defendant on his or her own recognizance and announces dates of future proceedings in the case, such as the preliminary hearing, pre-trial motions, and trial date.

TENNESSEE DUI:

"DUI" stands for Driving Under the Influence and occurs when someone is operating, or is in actual physical control, of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substance, to the extent that their mental faculties are impaired and/or their Blood Alcohol Content is above the legal limit. Even for a first offense, penalties can include license suspension, substantial fines, community service, mandatory attendance at a state or DMV (Department of Motor Vehicle) approved alcohol program, mandatory incarceration and the required installation (at the offender's expense) of a car ignition locking device. In addition, a DUI conviction stays on a DMV record and criminal; it typically results in higher insurance premiums, and an offender may become ineligible for credit. Plus, a DUI could also jeopardize your employment opportunities.

However, if someone was injured as a result of the drunken driving accident, it is possible the defendant will be charged with a felony (and if the victim dies, the driver may be charged with vehicular homicide or Aggravated Vehicular Homicide). Further, a DUI conviction will likely be raised to a felony if it is the driver's fourth DUI offense or the driver has had a prior felony DUI offense within 10 years of the new charge. For more information, please contact the Memphis DUI lawyers of McAfee & McAfee.

TENNESSEE WHITE COLLAR CRIMES:

High-tech professionals, corporate executives and clergy who are criminally charged for offenses such as corporate theft, counterfeiting, embezzlement, forgery, hacking, fraud, tax evasions or bad checks are often referred to as "white collar" offenders and are prosecuted for white collar crimes. In some cases, first-time offenders are convicted and sent to prison, even with no prior criminal history.These cases depend upon the organization and presentation of massive records and expert witnesses. McAfee & McAfee can martial an aggressive defense to answer these accusations in court or to negotiate a fair settlement.

TENNESSEE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:

Domestic violence is any physical, emotional, sexual or other violence that takes place between people who may be married or not married; heterosexual, gay, or lesbian; living together, separated or dating. Domestic violence can be criminal and include physical assault: hitting, pushing and shoving, etc., sexual abuse: unwanted or forced sexual activity, offensive contact, or stalking. For more information, please contact the Memphis domestic violence lawyers of McAfee & McAfee.

TENNESSEE FELONY CRIMES:

Felony Crimes involve drug and narcotics charges, arson, burglary, armed robbery, murder and/or attempted murder, rape and/or sexual assault, kidnapping and aggravated assault and battery. A felony conviction is a serious matter that can result in a substantial state prison sentence and the potential loss of certain privileges and Constitutional rights of U.S. citizenship, such as the right to possess a firearm or the right to vote.

If you or someone you know in Memphis, Tennessee, or within the surrounding cities and counties of Memphis, Tennessee, needs the legal counsel or assistance of an experienced criminal defense lawyer, please contact the attorneys of McAfee & McAfee today at (866) 469-0790, or complete the contact form provided on this site to begin your consultation with a skilled Memphis criminal defense trial lawyer.