Legal Insights from Brooks Law Firm | Memphis Criminal Defense Blog
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Aggravated Domestic Assault in Memphis: When a Misdemeanor Argument Becomes a Felony Charge
Strangulation, serious injury, a displayed weapon, or an existing protective order can turn a Memphis domestic assault into a 3-to-15-year Class C felony — often with no visible injury at all. How the aggravator works and where these cases are won.
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The First 72 Hours After a Domestic Assault Arrest in Memphis: The Hold, the Bond Conditions, and the Mistakes That Sink Cases
The 12-hour hold, no-contact bond conditions, GPS monitoring, and the phone calls that sink cases — what actually happens in the first 72 hours after a Memphis domestic assault arrest, and what your lawyer should be doing.
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Arrested on Drug Charges in Memphis? What Happens Next — and the Three Decisions That Shape Your Case
A Memphis drug arrest moves through 201 Poplar fast — but the three decisions that shape the outcome come early. The process, the tracks (fight, negotiate, Drug Court), and what’s really at stake.