Are the Results of a Chemical Breath Test Reliable? A New York Times Investigation Says “No.”

We all hope it never happens to us, but sooner or later you could look in your rearview mirror and realize that the flashing lights mean you are being pulled over for a traffic stop. That traffic stop could turn into a driving under the influence (DUI) investigation. If that does happen you will likely […]
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Why Would I Enter into a Prenuptial Agreement?

If you are planning to marry, it can be difficult to ignore the divorce statistics in the United States. About half of all first marriages end in divorce and the divorce rate increases for second, and subsequent, marriages. No one goes into a marriage assuming it will end; it is prudent to consider the possibility […]
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5 Things You Need to Know about Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

It can happen to anyone – the decision to drive after a couple of glasses of wine at dinner or a few beers after work. The next thing you know, you’re being pulled over and accused of driving under the influence. In case you do find yourself in that situation, a Murfreesboro DUI defense attorney […]
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How to Handle Being Accused of Domestic Violence

There was a time in the United States when accusations of domestic violence were all but ignored by both the authorities and society. Today, however, accusations of domestic violence are taken very seriously. In fact, the pendulum has swung so far to the other side that you may find yourself accused of domestic violence despite […]
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What You Need to Know If You Have Been Charged with a Drug Crime

Despite sweeping changes across the country regarding how the law treats marijuana, the “War on Drugs” remains in high gear for all other controlled substances. If you are facing criminal charges related to drugs, it is imperative that you learn as much about what you are facing as possible. To get you started, a Murfreesboro […]
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What Evidence Will I Be Able to Use in a Child Custody Battle?

Unfortunately, one of the most commonly – and contentiously – contested issue in a divorce is custody of the minor children. When it becomes clear that custody will be contested, both parents start worrying about how to prove their case and what evidence the other side will introduce to try and cast them in an […]
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Rutherford County Woman Charged with Theft and TennCare Fraud – A Cautionary Tale

A Rutherford County woman rang in the New Year with an arrest for allegedly failing to report her true income on her application for TennCare benefits. Because this is such a common practice, a Murfreesboro criminal defense attorney at Bennett & Michael explains the potential repercussions of underreporting income when applying for government benefits. Woman […]
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What Are the Benefits of Using Medical Marijuana and CBD?

Until fairly recently, it was illegal to cultivate, sell, possess, or use marijuana throughout the United States. Over the last decade, however, state after state has passed legislation legalizing the medical, and even recreational, use of marijuana. Instead of viewing marijuana as a dangerous “gateway” drug, a significant percentage of the population is now turning […]
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What Are the Benefits of Filing an At-Fault Divorce?

Once the decision has been made to end a marriage, the next step is for one spouse to initiate the legal process of dissolving the marriage. As part of that process, the filing spouse, known as the “Petitioner,” must choose whether to file a no-fault or a fault divorce. If you are planning to file […]
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Where Does Tennessee Stand on the Issue of Medical Marijuana?

Someone born with the last two decades might find it difficult to believe that marijuana was once considered to be an extremely dangerous drug – one that threatened to undermine the very fabric of the American way of life. Until fairly recently, however, that was the general consensus – at least among lawmakers. Over the […]
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