Why You Need the Best Sex Crimes Lawyer

Sex crime cases are unique. The law is different both in sentencing and evidence.One example of a not getting the best sex crimes lawyer is a case that was recently decided by the Tennessee Supreme Court. A person accused of Aggravated Sexual Battery was convinced by his attorney to plead guilty and have a sentencing hearing in order to try to get probation. The defendant plead guilty and got 30 years at 100% to serve. It did not go according to the lawyer's plan to get probation.The problem was that Aggravated Sexual Battery is not eligible for probation.The ill advised lawyer did not even know the law when he encouraged his client to plead guilty.Luckily, the court found his lawyer did not provide effective representation and set aside the plea.However, the client sat in jail while during the appeals process.Rule #1 for sex crimes lawyers know the law.

Teacher Sentenced To Years in Sex Case

Sandy Binkley ,a Portland ,Tn school teacher ,was sentenced today to 12 years to serve in the Tennessee State prison today.She was convicted by a Sumner County jury in September of this year. She was convicted on two counts of statutory rape by an authority figure.She was alleged to have had sexual relations with some of her students. Judge Gay sentenced Ms.Binkley to the maximum sentence and ran the sentences consecutive to one another. Those counts appear to be not eligible for alternative sentencing. For more information on sex crimes visit our website www.McKinneylawfirm.com

Dress Code For The Criminal Courts in Nashville,Tennessee

I still believe in dress for success especially if you have been charged with a crime. If you dress like a drug dealer expect the judge or District Attorney to treat you one as well.With that said , I would like to provide some information on the dress code proposed by the Nashville Criminal Courts and General Sessions Courts of Davidson County. The Judges have adopted a dress code for individuals appearing in the courtrooms of the A.A. Birch Building.One may not enter a courtroom wearing halter tops,T-Tops,tank tops or see through tops.No exposed midriffs.No shorts.No exposed underwear or sagging pants.If you are dressed inappropriately your case will not be heard until you return with the proper clothing. This is the code imposed by the court.I will give you my dress tips in a later post.