Violent Crimes Defense

Violent Crimes Defense

If you have been accused of committing a violent crime, there is a lot at stake. A conviction could leave you with harsh criminal penalties, including significant prison time. Our lawyers have extensive experience handling violent crime defense cases for clients from the Chattanooga area and throughout Tennessee. We apply proven defense strategies to help our clients avoid the consequences of a violent crime conviction.

Have You Been Accused of Committing a Violent Crime?

Police are aggressive in making arrests for violent crimes, and prosecutors push for the harshest possible penalties. For the accused, it is important to aggressively and proactively defend against these charges.

Our attorneys defend people accused of:

  • Assault
  • Aggravated assault
  • Armed robbery
  • Domestic violence
  • Homicide/manslaughter/murder

Our lawyers thoroughly prepare violent crime defense cases, carefully reviewing all evidence to identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. We also explore defense strategies such as claiming self defense, mistaken identity and mental illness issues. Whatever the circumstances of your case, we are committed to helping you achieve the best possible result.

Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing Home Abuse

Leaving a loved one in the care of another person or a professional can be a very difficult decision to make. You trust that his or her needs will be put first and that injuries and illnesses will effectively be avoided. When another person’s negligence has caused you or a family member to be injured, it is important to seek advice from an experienced legal professional to learn about your options.

Experienced Attorneys Advocating for Nursing Home Abuse Victims

The lawyers at our firm represent individuals in nursing home falls, illnesses and other situations involving:

  • Dehydration
  • Bedsores
  • Injuries from elderly persons wandering off
  • Medication errors

There are strict guidelines and procedures that nursing home staff must follow. Injuries can occur when a caretaker does not follow guidelines, workers are not properly trained or when a nursing home or care facility is understaffed. Our attorneys will carefully review the details around the incident and can easily determine what type of negligent behavior contributed to the cause of the injury.