Felonies

Felonies are the most serious of our justice system's offenses. The minimum punishment time for a Tennessee felony is one year. Depending on the crime, the facts of the case, and the prior record of the accused it could be much greater. It could be decades in prison, life with or without parole, or even the death penalty. It all depends on many factors. Even the lowest level felonies can have enormous effects throughout a person's life. Many employers simply will not hire someone with a felony on their record. The jobs that may be available to a felon might all be low-level, low-paying, and unsatisfying. Convicted felons cannot own a firearm and they lose the right to vote. A sex offense felony can be catastrophic. Not only could such a conviction ruin a person's reputation, but also they would be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of their life. Their name, photo, address, and crime with which they were convicted would be posted on the Internet. Sex offenders find it difficult to find a job and even a place to live.

If you or someone close to you has been accused of a felony, it is absolutely important that you hire a Memphis criminal lawyer who can properly handle the case. I will conduct a thorough review of the State's evidence, build an aggressive defense, and explain all the consequences of either settling or going to trial. If the case results in a conviction, there may be the opportunity to remove the felony from your record. If so, I will take every step necessary to do this. Call my office today to discuss your options.