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November 21, 2023
Understanding the intricacies of drug-related Class C felonies in Tennessee is crucial for anyone facing such charges. These offenses carry severe consequences and penalties, often involving lengthy imprisonments and substantial fines. With the assistance of an experienced Tennessee criminal defense attorney, like the team at M. Don Himmelberg and Associates,
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November 7, 2023
The discourse around the legalization and decriminalization of marijuana in the United States continues to evolve. Numerous states have decided to permit the use of medical marijuana, with other states going even further by allowing its recreational use. While this debate continues, the terms legalization and decriminalization are
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October 24, 2023
In Tennessee, the law provides certain protections to individuals who use force in self-defense. This blog post explores the circumstances under which an individual can legally use force in self-defense and the role of a criminal defense attorney in such cases. Deciphering when this use of force is legally
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October 10, 2023
Marijuana laws across the United States are swiftly changing, but in Tennessee, marijuana remains predominantly illegal. If you are facing a marijuana charge as a resident or visitor to Tennessee, understanding the state’s marijuana laws is crucial, as well as having an experienced Nashville criminal defense lawyer, like those at
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October 26, 2018
Crime In Cinema examines what Hollywood gets right and wrong about the criminal justice system. Today, we look at a DUI scene in the 2012 comedy, The Campaign. The Incident Cam Brady (Will Ferrell), a congressman running for reelection, is pulled over by a police officer after a tough day
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July 5, 2018
According to statistics provided by The Tennessean, more than 146,200 drivers have lost their license simply because they couldn’t afford to pay court costs. A ruling from U.S. District Judge Aleta Trauger changes that. The criminal justice system relies heavily on court costs and administrative fees, but for many people those costs are
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March 22, 2018
Nearly eighteen years ago, I was part of a team hired to represent two men who were arrested after the discovery of 264 pounds of marijuana in the back of a trailer truck. At the preliminary hearing in Nashville General Sessions Court, we were able to prove to the judge
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March 21, 2018
Expertise scored 140 criminal defense lawyers in Nashville on more than 25 variables across five categories and ultimately named the 19 top criminal defense lawyers in Nashville, and Himmelberg & Associates is honored to be included in that group! For over two decades, we have worked tirelessly to defend those accused of
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April 19, 2017
In 2005, the United States Supreme Court held in the case of Illinois v. Caballes that when a trained drug dog sniffs a persons automobile, there is no search. As a result, no constitutional violation occurs. This is the case even if the police have absolutely no reason to suspect you may
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October 16, 2016
A client out on parole was recently arrested with a loaded handgun and 52 grams of crack cocaine. Charged with possession of both drugs and the handgun, he was looking at anywhere from 22 to 38 years in prison. After hiring us, we got all the evidence thrown-out and the
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