Sunday, October 25, 2009

Jason Barnette – Tennessee Divorce Lawyer

Tennessee is one of the few remaining jurisdictions which openly accepts fault ground divorce pleadings.  At Barnette Law Offices, we invoke these grounds to represent our clients aggressively in their divorce proceedings.  Below please find the fault grounds Jason Barnette at his Nashville law firm at Barnette Law Offices, LLC utilizes on behalf of their clients:

What are the fault grounds for divorce in Tennessee?

(1) Either party, at the time of the contract, was and still is naturally impotent and incapable of procreation;

(2) Either party has knowingly entered into a second marriage, in violation of a previous marriage, still subsisting;

(3) Either party has committed adultery;

(4) Willful or malicious desertion or absence of either party, without a reasonable cause, for one (1) whole year;

(5) Being convicted of any crime which, by the laws of the state, renders the party infamous;

(6) Being convicted of a crime which, by the laws of the state, is declared to be a felony, and sentenced to confinement in the penitentiary;

(7) Either party has attempted the life of the other, by poison or any other means showing malice;

(8) Refusal, on the part of a spouse, to remove with that person's spouse to this state, without a reasonable cause, and being willfully absent from the spouse residing in Tennessee for two (2) years;

(9) The woman was pregnant at the time of the marriage, by another person, without the knowledge of the husband;

(10) Habitual drunkenness or abuse of narcotic drugs of either party, when the spouse has contracted either such habit after marriage;

(11) The husband or wife is guilty of such cruel and inhuman treatment or conduct towards the spouse as renders cohabitation unsafe and improper which may also be referred to in pleadings as inappropriate marital conduct;

(12) The husband or wife has offered such indignities to the spouse's person as to render the spouse's position intolerable, and thereby forced the spouse to withdraw;

(13) The husband or wife has abandoned the spouse or turned the spouse out of doors for no just cause, and has refused or neglected to provide for the spouse while having the ability to so provide;

(14) Irreconcilable differences between the parties; and

(15) For a continuous period of two (2) or more years which commenced prior to or after April 18, 1985, both parties have lived in separate residences, have not cohabitated as man and wife during such period, and there are no minor children of the parties.

Contact Jason Barnette at  Tennessee Divorce Lawyers

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Barnette Law Offices, LLC – Child Custody

Tennessee Child Custody Factors

In Tennessee, the court will take into consideration the following primary factors when determining what custody arrangement is best for a child:

(a) the love, affection, and emotional ties between the parents and child;

(b) the importance of continuity and the length of time the child has lived in a stable and satisfactory environment;

(c) whether there has been any domestic violence or physical or mental abuse to the child, spouse, or any other person and whether a parent has had to relocate to avoid such violence;

(d) the stability of the family unit;

(e) the mental and physical health of the parents;

(f) the home, school, and community record of the child;

(g) the reasonable preference of a child over 12 years of age;

(h) the character and behavior of any person who lives in or visits the parent’s home and such person’s interactions with the child; and

(i) each parent’s past and potential performance of parenting duties, including a willingness and ability to facilitate and encourage a close and continuing parent-child relationship with the other parent. (Tennessee Code - Volume 6A, Title 36, Sections 36-4-106)

In Tennessee, as with all other states, the court will always be looking out for the best interests of the children. What you want or your spouse wants is not really relevant until the court says it is. Many parents go to custody hearings not realizing that they must portray themselves as the best custodial parent rather pleading to the court that they simply deserve the children. The court would much prefer the parents to decide who should have custody, but if they can’t, the court will do it for them.  Contact us at Tennessee Family Law Attorney

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Jason Barnette – Nashville Personal Injury Lawyer

Barnette Law Offices, LLC handles all types of personal injury cases, including:

  • Automobile Accidents
  • Trucking Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Injuries Caused by Drunk Drivers
  • Medical Malpractice Cases
  • Improperly Filled Prescriptions
  • Pharmacy Malpractice Cases
  • Nursing Home Neglect
  • Products Liability Cases
  • Premises Liability Cases
  • Slip and Fall Injuries
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Injuries from Pollution or Toxic Substances
  • Federal Employment Liability Act (FELA)

General Information

If you, or someone you love, has been injured in an automobile accident, truck accident, slip and fall accident, or through other means, as a result of someone else’s negligence or reckless conduct, you may be entitled to recover money damages from the person or persons who caused the injury. Negligence, in the simplest terms, is the failure of a person to act as a reasonably careful person would do.

In Tennessee personal injury cases, damages are determined by several factors, including:

  • Mental and physical pain and suffering
  • Economic loss/impact
  • Future earning capacity (impairment or inability)
  • Physical impairment and disfigurement
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Medical expenses

If you have been injured, it is important to your case to:

  • Make sure you get the medical treatment you need and inform the doctors of all of your injuries.
  • Report the accident to your insurance company.
  • Photograph any visible injuries, the damages to the vehicles involved in the accident, and the accident scene.
  • Obtain the name, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses.
  • Save your receipts for your prescriptions, over-the-counter medication, medical bills, braces, and other bills you incur as a result of your accident.
  • Do not sign anything or give any interviews or recorded statements without first consulting an attorney.

Important Warnings:

Tennessee has a one (1) year statute of limitations for most personal injury actions. If you fail to file suit within the statute of limitations, you may lose all your rights to bring suit for your injuries. The sooner you involve our team of personal injury attorneys, the faster we can preserve the evidence in your case and protect your rights. In certain rare situations, the statute of limitations may be longer than one (1) year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What do I need to do if I have been injured?

A. It is recommended that you perform the following actions:

  • Contact your insurance company immediately and advise them you have been involved in an accident.
  • Medical Treatment - Often after an accident, the nagging pain you thought would go away didn’t. Injuries can show up a day or two - or even longer - after the accident. Make sure you immediately get the medical treatment you need and inform the doctors of all your injuries. I suggest writing down your injuries so you don't forget anything. If your complaints are not in your medical records, a judge or jury will wonder why it took so long for you to report them to your doctor.
  • Avoid discussing your case with strangers and/or representatives from the opposing party’s insurance company.
  • Often one photograph is worth a thousand words. Take photographs of any visible injuries, damaged automobiles, and the accident scene.

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Barnette Law Offices, LLC – Drug Offense Lawyers

We have experience working with individuals who have been charged with a drug offenses throughout Tennessee, including those charged with drug possession, selling drugs, drug trafficking, or illegally obtaining prescription drugs. We also have the experience necessary to help our clients understand the complex legal issues that surround these types of cases. We fully investigate the particular circumstances of each and every case and fight for the rights of those who entrust us with defending them in their drug offense case.

If you want to effectively defend yourself against a drug offense charge in the Nashville area or any area in Tennessee, you need a skilled Tennessee trial attorney such as Jason Barnette who is knowledgeable in federal and state drug laws. Our attorneys have a proven track record of success in defending and protecting the rights of our clients.

Fighting To Protect Your Rights

While many factors must be taken into consideration when one is charged with a drug offense, such as quantity and whether there was intent to sell or distribute, much of the success of the outcome weighs heavily on the skill of the defense team. At Barnette Law Offices, LLC, we have worked hard to develop a good reputation within the law enforcement and legal communities in Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson, and Wilson Counties. Jason Barnette known for being a professional with high standards and strong determination.

Sometimes, incorrect identification of a suspect and other factors can place the blame on the wrong person. Other times, police and prosecutors may interpret any available evidence, even a small amount, as evidence that there was intent to distribute narcotics. This is a much more serious charge with a stiffer penalty.

Drug prosecutions are on the rise and account for approximately one-third of all arrests. Below are some of the most common drug offense charges prosecuted in Tennessee. If you have been charged with these, or any other drug offenses, Barnette Law Offices, LLC, will diligently protect your rights.

Simple Possession or Casual Exchange
  • It is an offense for a person to knowingly possess or casually exchange a controlled substance
  • It is an offense for a person to distribute a small amount of marijuana not in excess of one-half ounce.
Manufacture, Sale, Delivery, and/or Felony Possession

It is an offense for a defendant to knowingly do the following:

  • Manufacture a controlled substance;
  • Deliver a controlled substance;
  • Sell a controlled substance; or
  • Possess a controlled substance with intent to manufacture, deliver, or sell such controlled substance

If you have been charged with a drug offense and need a criminal defense lawyer in  Tennessee, contact us today for a free evaluation of your case.

What to do if you have been charged or indicted for a drug offense?

  • Retain an experienced at Barnette Law Offices, LLC.
  • Remain silent until you have an opportunity to consult with us.
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Jason Barnette – TN Criminal Defense Lawyer

Barnette Law Offices, LLC Criminal Defense Strategies

There are many defenses used by suspects when accused with committing a crime.  There are specific defenses that are only used in certain instances, such as special defenses for a woman who injures or kills someone who had a history of abusing her.  There are a few commonly used defenses which are explained in this article.  For more detailed information regarding criminal defenses, it would be wise to contact an experience criminal defense attorney at Barnette Law Offices, LLC in Nashville, Tennessee . 

Presumption of Innocence

The most important, and most often used, defense is the presumption of innocence.  In our judicial system, a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  A defendant does not have to say or do anything in his defense to prove his innocence.  Rather, the burden of proof rests with the police and the prosecutor.  He must be proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. This is the highest standard in our system.  Few cases have enough solid evidence to allow no room for a reasonable doubt. 

Establish an Alibi

If a defendant can prove he has an alibi, the charges may be dismissed.  If he can show he was somewhere other than the scene of the crime at the time of the crime, then he has an alibi.  Some alibis are more credible than others.  If he has a credible alibi, it would likely be enough to plant a reasonable doubt in the minds of the jury and the defendant would be found not guilty. 

Proving there was No Intent

Even if it can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the suspect committed the crime, a defendant can still be found “not guilty” if he can prove he acted in self defense, was entrapped, was insane, was under the influence of a drug or otherwise did not intend to commit the crime.  Most crimes have a required element of specific intent.  A person must intend to commit the crime in order to be found guilty of the crime.  For example, if a person takes a car with the intention of returning it to its rightful owner, it is not considered larceny in Tennessee.  If a person takes a car and does not intend to return it to its rightful owner, it is then larceny under Tennessee law.  A person’s actions and the surrounding circumstances are used to determine the person’s intent.  The intent element is a factor in the insanity defense.

Insanity

A person who is insane at the time of the crime cannot possibly have the required intent to know what he is doing and to intend to act in a certain way.  It is an inherent philosophy in our legal system that it is unfair to punish someone who is incapable of understanding their own actions or the consequences of the actions.

Self-Defense

Another defense a suspect can claim even if there is no reasonable doubt regarding the criminal act is self-defense.  In certain circumstances, a person is entitled to act in order to protect his person, property and family.  The rules regarding self-defense are complicated and varied depending on who or what is in jeopardy of being harmed.  If a defendant makes a claim of self-defense, it is up to the prosecution to prove it was not a situation of self-defense.

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Unemployment Appeal Lawyers

Jason Barnette of Barnette Law Offices, LLC located in Nashville, Tennessee won yet another unemployment appeal case against a Murfeesboro physician’s office.  To date, Barnette Law Offices, LLC has yet to lose an unemployement appeal before the tribunal.

If you live in Tennessee and have been denied unemployment benefits, contact Attorney Jason Barnette at Barnette Law Offices. 

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Friday, October 23, 2009

Been Sued By a Debt Collector?

Jason Barnette of Barnette Law Offices, LLC located in Nashville, Tennessee represents Defendant’s sued by debt collectors in the General Sessions Court of Tennessee.  The FDCPA, TCPA, and FCRA are powerful tools which allow Barnette Law Offices to typically negate debts and obtain compensation for their clients by virtue of counter-claims.

If you live in Tennessee and have been sued by a debt collector, contact Attorney Jason Barnette at Barnette Law Offices. 

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Barnette Law Offices, LLC – Nashville Lawyers

Jason Barnette of Barnette Law Offices, LLC in Nashville, Tennessee has recently garnered some very high reviews for his recent case work.  To review our former client comments, please visit http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/37203-tn-jason-barnette-1805163.html

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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Jason Barnette – Tennessee Divorce Attorney

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Jason Barnette – Tennessee Divorce Lawyer

Divorce is one of life's most painful experiences,and your emotions will be on a roller coaster during the process. As your divorce lawyer, Barnette Law Offices has the experience to understand the difficulties that arise and the ability to help you deal with those difficulties during this stressful time.

Some of the various issues that may be involved in a divorce in any part of Tennessee include grounds for divorce, property division, alimony, child custody and child support.

1) Grounds for Divorce

A divorce proceeding usually starts with grounds for the divorce. Twenty years ago, if you didn't prove grounds for divorce, you couldn't get divorced in Tennessee. Grounds for divorce are still litigated and are important to some people; specifically, in cases of adultery and abuse.

The most common grounds for divorce is irreconcilable differences, which is Tennessee's version of a no-fault divorce, or misappropriate maritial conduct. If the couple can't reach an agreement to file for divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences, one of the parties must allege one of the classic grounds, such as inappropriate marital conduct, adultery, bigamy, habitual drug use, habitual drunkenness, or a felony which was not disclosed prior to the marriage.

2) Property Division

Some assets are separate property which include those things belonging to a person before he or she gets married,or received as a gift or inherited during the marriage (so long as their partner didn’t improve its value). For the most part, everything else will be considered marital property, which is subject to division between the parties. Everything else is marital property which needs to be divided.

Many people who have significant assets such as businesses are often concerned about how those assets will be treated. If one spouse owns and runs the business he or she will probably get to keep it in addition to its future earnings. However, keeping a business often comes at a hefty price. The business will typically have to be valued using one or more approaches: according to its market value, the value of its assets, or the value of its income stream. In a typical situation, the three approaches are blended to arrive at a 'fair market value' and the spouse keeping the business is required to 'buy out' the other spouse's interest in cash or other assets.

3) Alimony

Tennessee has four kinds of alimony:

  • a) Alimony in futuro, which is traditional or permanent alimony. Alimony in futuro payments continue each month until they die or remarry.
  • b) Rehabilitative alimony, in which a spouse receives payments until they can become self sufficient.
  • c) Transitional alimony, which are payments designed to transition one spouse from being married to being single.
  • d) Alimony in solido, which is alimony designed to make property division more fair.

In Tennessee, alimony is primarily based on the need of the person receiving it, the ability of the other person to pay it, the length of marriage and the fault involved in the grounds for divorce (not the sole determinative factor although).

4) Child Custody

Child custody in Tennessee can be a highly contested issue in divorce. While the legislature has tried to move toward shared parenting, the courts know that shared parenting won't work if the parents don’t get along. For this reason, it's common for children to live with one parent and to visit the other parent every other weekend.

In Tennessee, child custody is determined by factors such as the age, mental health, education and job commitment of the parties, love and affection shown toward the child, and who has been primary care giver.  However, the standard is the best interest of the child and accordingly, Barnette Law Offices encourages mediation to quickly come up with a solid and amicable co-parenting plan.

5) Child Support

Child support is how much money the non-custodial parent will have to pay the parent with custody. In Tennessee, child support is determined using a formula that considers such factors as the incomes of both parties and the amount of residential time the child spends with each parent.  It is a fairly simple process but, one which can be negotiated with the opposing party.

6) More Information about Divorce

If you are currently going through a divorce or contemplating the first step, please schedule a consultation with Jason Barnette, Esq. of Barnette Law Offices, LLC. We can be reached at http://www.barnettelawoffices.com or 615-585-2245.

Tennessee Family Law Attorney Jason Barnette of Barnette Law Offices, LLC, serves clients throughout Tennessee, including Davidson County, Maury County, Robertson County, Rutherford County, Sumner County, Putnam County, Knox County, Williamson County, and Wilson County just to name a few.

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Monday, October 19, 2009

Nashville Personal Injury Attorney

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Jason Barnette, Esq., of Barnette Law Offices, LLC, was recently quoted in an eastern Tennessee newspaper regarding one of the firms cases.  Please see http://mountainpress.southernheadlines.com/index.cfm?section=44&story=18719 for more information.

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Barnette Law Offices – Child Custody Lawyers

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Custody and Visitation

Parenting Plan:

The parenting plan is a document that divides custody, visitation, and decision making between the parents.

One of the main items in the parenting plan is the residential schedule. The residential schedule defines who the children will reside with during the school year, vacations, holidays, special occasions, and any limitations when visiting with a parent. The plan can award holidays such as Thanksgiving to the father every even year and to the mother every odd year. The parents can even agree that some holidays will be given to one parent every year. Usually a plan will define what time a holiday begins and what time it ends. It is important to have a detailed plan to prevent problems with interpretation later. The next step in a plan is to assign decision making between the parents. Major decisions such as education or religious upbringing can be assigned to one parent or jointly. Day to day decision making is usually given to the parent that the child is residing with at the time the decision needs to be made. If certain decisions are especially important to a parent, this is the time to make that known and reach an agreement.

The next major item in a parenting plan is child support. This area states which parent will pay child support and in what amount. Child support is calculated using the state guidelines which is based on the income shares model. This section will also explain which parent is responsible for maintaining health insurance on the child. If a parent is required to have life insurance during the child’s minority, it will also be listed here. A provision for dispute resolution is generally included in a parenting plan. Many plans provide for disputes between the parties to go through mediation before going back to court. This provision should also state who is responsible for costs of mediation or arbitration.

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Barnette Law Offices, LLC – Divorce Attorney

BLlogoFinal The divorce process starts with the filing of a complaint (sometimes called a petition for divorce). The divorce complaint will identify the parties, state grounds for divorce, and request the court to grant a divorce. Under Tennessee law certain statistical information must be included in the complaint. This information includes: the full names of the parties, social security numbers, date of separation, information about any children, where the parties are employed, and the number of previous marriages.

The complaint must be filed with a summons. The summons is served with a copy of the complaint on the defendant spouse. The summons informs the defendant that they have 30 days to file an answer to the complaint. It also informs the defendant who the plaintiff’s lawyer is so that they may serve a copy of the answer on the attorney.

The next step in the divorce process is the answer (or response). The answer allows the defendant to admit or deny allegations that are made in the divorce complaint. If an answer is filed, the divorce will proceed to the next step.

The third step of the process is usually discovery or settlement negotiations. If the parties decide to try and settle the divorce without trial there are several options. The attorneys for the parties can meet and discuss settlement or one of the parties can request mediation. Generally divorces that settle are far less costly than those that go to trial. If the parties do not initiate settlement negotiations, then the process of discovery begins.

After discovery, if no settlement has been reached the case will go to trial. At trial both sides will present evidence to help the judge make decisions. The judge must decide (1) If a divorce will be granted (2) How will the property and debt be divided (3) Will alimony be awarded and if so how much and what kind (4) If there are children, who will receive custody, child support, visitation, etc.

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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Barnette Law Offices – Link to our client reviews

Thinking about retaining Barnette Law Offices, LLC, to handle your divorce, criminal charge or personal injury case.  We are a growing law firm in Nashville, Tennessee with a solid reputation however, there are many firms that tout the same credentials.  With that said, please visit our website at http://www.barnettelawoffices.com and click on the avvo reviews.  Or, simply go to the source at Jason Barnette - Tennessee AttorneyBLlogoFinal

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BARNETTE LAW OFFICES – GET YOUR LAWYER

In criminal cases, if incarceration is a potential outcome of a criminal case, all defendants must be provided a court-appointed attorney.  Defendants, however, may elect to use a private criminal defense attorney or elect to represent themselves in criminal proceedings. However, the use of an attorney or lawyer provides numerous benefits to defendants, which at first may not be as obvious as they seem.  The benefits of using any attorney during your criminal case include:

  • Cooperating and negotiating with prosecuting officials, who may refuse to address defendants representing themselves
  • Promote pre-trial diversionary programs for defendants
  • Provides defendants with a comprehensive and objective view of the potential fallout and other aspects of their criminal charges and pending cases
  • Understanding, interpreting, and implementing defenses based on less than obvious court and other legal precedents per their legal experience and research
  • Informs defendants of the future fallout from a guilty plea, including civil liability, earning an income, strike legislation, and other stigmas against ex-convicts
  • Objectively present expert witnesses, contradicting statements made by prosecution witnesses, and even independently interview eyewitnesses and victims
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Sunday, October 11, 2009

BARNETTE LAW OFFICES, LLC IN PRESS

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Thursday, October 8, 2009

Jason Barnette – Tennessee DUI Attorney

Tennessee DUI laws are amongst the harshest in the nation. The allowable blood alcohol concentration is below .08% which means that if found driving a motor vehicle at or above .08% you will be arrested for a DUI.
Tennessee is what is referred to as a implied consent state, meaning if you are driving a motor vehicle on public roads within TN you agree to submit to a chemcal test if asked to take one by a police officer. If you refuse to take the chemical test you will automatically lose your drivers license for a 1 year minimum.
Don’t confuse the breathalyzer test from the roadside test administered by the police, you aren’t required to take the roadside breath test and will not be punished for politely refusing to.
In addition if pulled over for a DUI in Tennessee the offier will ask you to submit to a series of Field Sobriety Tests which are not mandatory. Your best move here is to politely decline to take these tests as very few people actually pass these and they will certainly be used against you in court.
If you’re facing a DUI offense in the state of Tennessee contact Jason Barnette at Barnette Law Offices, LLC – 615-585-2245 – http://www.barnettelawoffices.com

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Tennessee Sex Crime Defense

The penalties for sex crimes are among the worst in Nashville and in all of Tennessee.  If convicted, it is mandatory that you register as a sex offender for the rest of your life.  Jason Barnette of Barnette Law Offices, LLC in Nashville, Tennessee will aggressively represent you througout all the consequences.  Being a criminal defense lawyer, Jason Barnette has the training and experience to fully investigate and represent you in your case.

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Tennessee Drug Offense Lawyer

Jason Barnette of Barnette Law Offices, LLC, in Nashville, Tennessee has the experience to agressively represent that Defendant’s charged with drug offenses under Tennessee law.  Barnette Law Offices has an active and experienced criminal trial practice focused on drug offenses.

Through this experience, Jason Barnette has worked with law enforcement in Nashville and throughout Tennessee.  Accordingly, Barnette Law Offices often represents criminal defendants charged with but not yet indicted for drug crimes for favorable treatment.

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Tennessee Felony Defense Lawyer

Barnette Law Offices, LLC accepts felony cases in both state courts in Tennessee and the United States Middle District Court for Tennessee.  Jason Barnette will aggresively represent those accused of felonies under Tennessee law.  Below are the classifications and penalties for Tennessee Felony offenses:

Tennessee Felony (Class A):  Possible jail sentence of 15 to 60 years, with a maxium fine of $50,000.00 for most offenses and $500,000.00 for drug offenses.

Tennessee Felony (Class B):  Possible jail sentence of 8 to 30 years, with a maxium fine of $25,000.00 for most offenses and $100,000.00 for drug offenses.

Tennessee Felony (Class C):  Possible jail sentence of 3 to 15 years, with a maxium fine of $10,000.00 for most offenses and $100,000.00 for drug offenses.

Tennessee Felony (Class D):  Possible jail sentence of 2 to 12 years, with a maxium fine of $5,000.00 for most offenses and $50,000.00 for drugs.

Tennessee Felony (Class E):  Possible jail sentence of 1 to 6 years, with a maxium fine of $3,000.00 for most offenses and $5,000.00 for drugs.

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Tennessee DUI Without Jail Time

At Barnette Law Offices, LLC, we have a program wherein even if you’re convicted of a DUI or plead no contest/guilty, you can still avoid jail time.  Under Tennessee DUI law, even a first offesne requires a mandatory 48 hours in jail.  However, Jason Barnette, Esq., has represented many criminal defendants in the Nashville, Tennessee metro area and while they’ve plead to the charges alleged, they’ve not served any time in “jail.”

In our program, you can serve your time prior to the pre-liminary hearing in a facility which isn’t a locked down facility and which is safe.  Moreover, you can complete your victim impact statement and DUI classes while there.  More often than not, Barnette Law Offices can have you back on the road the same day of your hearing and with the minimum fine of $350.00.

Feel free to contact Barnette Law Offices, LLC, and it’s Tennessee DUI Lawyer Jason Barnette for more details at:

Barnette Law Offices, LLC

1800 Hayes Street; Suite 122, Nashville, TN 37203 – (615)585-2245 – http://www.barnettelawoffices.com – info@barnettelawoffices.comTennessee DUI Attorney

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Tennessee Divorce Attorney

The divorce process starts with the filing of a complaint (sometimes called a petition for divorce). The divorce complaint will identify the parties, state grounds for divorce, and request the court to grant a divorce. Under Tennessee law certain statistical information must be included in the complaint. This information includes: the full names of the parties, social security numbers, date of separation, information about any children, where the parties are employed, and the number of previous marriages.

The complaint must be filed with a summons. The summons is served with a copy of the complaint on the defendant spouse. The summons informs the defendant that they have 30 days to file an answer to the complaint. It also informs the defendant who the plaintiff’s lawyer is so that they may serve a copy of the answer on the attorney.

The next step in the divorce process is the answer (or response). The answer allows the defendant to admit or deny allegations that are made in the divorce complaint. If an answer is filed, the divorce will proceed to the next step.

The third step of the process is usually discovery or settlement negotiations. If the parties decide to try and settle the divorce without trial there are several options. The attorneys for the parties can meet and discuss settlement or one of the parties can request mediation. Generally divorces that settle are far less costly than those that go to trial. If the parties do not initiate settlement negotiations, then the process of discovery begins.

After discovery, if no settlement has been reached the case will go to trial. At trial both sides will present evidence to help the judge make decisions. The judge must decide (1) If a divorce will be granted (2) How will the property and debt be divided (3) Will alimony be awarded and if so how much and what kind (4) If there are children, who will receive custody, child support, visitation, etc.

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Child Custody – Support – Co-Parenting

Family law matters involving child support and co-parenting plans can become adversial and very costly.  Here at Barnette Law Offices, LLC, we offer our clients mediation with the opposing party to cut down on these costs and to reach amicable agreements that both parents can live with.

Just the other day, one of our clients was able to reach a co-parenting plan and recieve back and front child support in only a day.  One hearing before the juvenile referree and that was it.

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Tuesday, October 6, 2009

At Barnette Law Offices, LLC, we have a program wherein even if you’re convicted of a DUI or plead no contest/guilty, you can still avoid jail time.  Under Tennessee DUI law, even a first offesne requires a mandatory 48 hours in jail.  However, Jason Barnette, Esq., has represented many criminal defendants in the Nashville, Tennessee metro area and while they’ve plead to the charges alleged, they’ve not served any time in “jail.”

In our program, you can serve your time prior to the pre-liminary hearing in a facility which isn’t a locked down facility and which is safe.  Moreover, you can complete your victim impact statement and DUI classes while there.  More often than not, Barnette Law Offices can have you back on the road the same day of your hearing and with the minimum fine of $350.00.

Feel free to contact Barnette Law Offices, LLC, and it’s Tennessee DUI Lawyer Jason Barnette for more details at:

Barnette Law Offices, LLC

1800 Hayes Street; Suite 122, Nashville, TN 37203 – (615)585-2245 – http://www.barnettelawoffices.com – info@barnettelawoffices.com

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DUI – No Jail

At Barnette Law Offices, LLC, we have a program wherein even if you’re convicted of a DUI or plead no contest/guilty, you can still avoid jail time.  Under Tennessee DUI law, even a first offesne requires a mandatory 48 hours in jail.  However, Jason Barnette, Esq., has represented many criminal defendants in the Nashville, Tennessee metro area and while they’ve plead to the charges alleged, they’ve not served any time in “jail.”

In our program, you can serve your time prior to the pre-liminary hearing in a facility which isn’t a locked down facility and which is safe.  Moreover, you can complete your victim impact statement and DUI classes while there.  More often than not, Barnette Law Offices can have you back on the road the same day of your hearing and with the minimum fine of $350.00.

Feel free to contact Barnette Law Offices, LLC, and it’s Tennessee DUI Lawyer Jason Barnette for more details at:

Barnette Law Offices, LLC

1800 Hayes Street; Suite 122, Nashville, TN 37203 – (615)585-2245 – http://www.barnettelawoffices.com – info@barnettelawoffices.com

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