Legal Lens: Viewing Law Through Ingrum Expertise Juvenile law encompasses various legal needs for individuals under 18, including...

Legal Lens: Viewing Law Through Ingrum Expertise Planning for the future involves more than just estate management. Have you considered preparing for possible disability scenarios? At The Ingrum Law Firm, we understand the importance of safeguarding your interests and your loved ones'. From living wills to powers of attorney, we're here to guide you through the legal intricacies. If a family member is facing disability or if you're navigating the complexities of guardianship

Legal Lens: Viewing Law Through Ingrum Expertise Introduction to Haley E. Medley - Your Legal Guide in Challenging Times In the dynamic world of law, few professionals are as dedicated and multifaceted as Haley E. Medley. Since joining Ingrum Law Firm, PLLC in 2023, Haley has demonstrated a commitment to upholding the legal rights and interests of her clients, backed by a rich background in both public and private legal sectors. Early Foundations and Legal Aspirations Haley's

Legal Lens: Viewing Law Through Ingrum Expertise In 2024, we live in the age of social media. However, if you are engaged in litigation of any kind, then you do not want to post anything regarding the litigation or anything that could come back to haunt you when you get into court. I often see people post their "dirty laundry" on social media. They post horrible things about their soon-to-be ex-spouse online, and it really reflects poorly on them. Judges don't like such activ

Legal Lens: Viewing Law Through Ingrum Expertise Managing Partner and attorney Jay Ingrum is a 2016 graduate of the Tennessee Bar...

Legal Lens: Viewing Law Through Ingrum Expertise Meet C. Jay Ingrum In the legal landscape of Tennessee, one name stands out: C. Jay...

Legal Lens: Viewing Law Through Ingrum Expertise If you are about to get a divorce or if you don’t trust your significant other, and you want to try your hand at playing detective by placing a GPS tracking device on a car, then you might want to read this blog post first. If you don’t, then you might find yourself in a bit of trouble. Tennessee Code Annotated  Â§ 39-13-606 Electronic tracking of motor vehicles became effective July 1, 2014. This statute makes it “an offense f

Legal Lens: Viewing Law Through Ingrum Expertise A lot of clients don't understand what the discovery process is. Discovery describes legal processes available to everyone in litigation. Discovery is a right and the law allows people to try to find out the information needed to prosecute or defend lawsuits. Many clients do not understand or appreciate that they have the legal right to attempt to obtain all of the requested information and documents needed for the lawsuit, and

Legal Lens: Viewing Law Through Ingrum Expertise Navigating the complexities of divorce can be overwhelming. Clients often come to us seeking clarity on what lies ahead: How long will the process take? What will it cost? What will the outcome be? These are natural questions, but the reality is, there's no one-size-fits-all answer. Every divorce case is unique , shaped by a multitude of factors including the complexity of assets, the level of conflict, and the legal requiremen

Legal Lens: Viewing Law Through Ingrum Expertise Every attorney is approached for legal advice on some issue at every party, gathering, or family event they attend. That is just fact of life for attorneys. We come to expect such questions. A regular question that I have received is this: What do I do if a police officer asks me questions about a possible crime? My best advice to everyone in this situation is to invoke your 5th Amendment right to remain silent. You don't have

Legal Lens: Viewing Law Through Ingrum Expertise What is a preliminary hearing? A preliminary hearing is a probable cause hearing in General Sessions Court. The purpose of a preliminary hearing is to determine whether or not a crime occurred in Sumner County and whether or not the person charged with the crime probably or maybe committed the crime. One must remember that probable cause is a much lower burden of proof than the one required to prove someone's guilt, which is t

Legal Lens: Viewing Law Through Ingrum Expertise Here in Sumner County, Tennessee, we are blessed with Old Hickory Lake, the Cumberland River, the Red River, and many creeks and streams.  Many boaters enjoy these waterways with their family and friends.  Further, many boaters believe that water and alcohol “go together like peanut butter and jelly.”  However, that could not be further from the truth.  It is both ill advised and illegal to operate a boat while under the influe

Legal Lens: Viewing Ingrum Law Through Ingrum Expertise The lawyers at the Ingrum Law Firm, PLLC pride themselves on being trial lawyers. A trial lawyer is an attorney that goes to court and conducts trials of contested matters or cases on a regular basis. At Ingrum Law, that is exactly what we do day after day, week after week, and year after year. Our trial lawyers are in court litigating motions or trying cases all throughout the year. The trial lawyers at Ingrum Law were

Legal Lens: Viewing Law Through Ingrum Expertise There are over 2 million men and women in prison in America. Over 80% of those in prison have alcohol or drug problems. Many prisoners are alcoholics and drug addicts. In my criminal defense law practice, I see that most crime is directly or indirectly linked to alcohol and drug abuse or mental health problems or some combination of the three. Criminal defendants are sometimes arrested for an alcohol or drug offense such as DU

Legal Lens: Viewing Law Through Ingrum Expertise In the criminal realm, defendants can be charged with a misdemeanor crime or a felony crime. What is the difference? According to the Black's Law Dictionary, a misdemeanor is an offense lower than a felony and generally those offenses punishable by a fine, penalty, forfeiture or imprisonment otherwise than in the penitentiary for less than one year. Under federal law, and most state laws, including those in Tennessee, any offen

Legal Lens: Viewing Law Through Ingrum Expertise In today's fast-paced and often impersonal legal landscape, our firm stands out by offering a distinctly personal touch that resonates deeply with our clients. This personalized approach is not just a facet of our practice; it's the very foundation. We believe that the cornerstone of any attorney-client relationship is genuine care and concern for the client's situation and the ultimate outcome of their case. This empathetic ap

Legal Lens: Viewing Law Through Ingrum Expertise Child Support: How Is It Figured and Paid? In Tennessee, the courts utilize the income shares model in calculating child support.  Courts consider the gross monthly income of the father and the gross monthly income of the mother.  Courts consider the number of days the child spends with the father and with the mother.  A day is considered to be twelve (12) hours or more, so basically an overnight visit.  Parents get credit for

Legal Lens: Viewing Law Through Ingrum Expertise Here at Ingrum Law, we make sure our clients feel valued and supported throughout their...

Legal Lens: Viewing Law Through Ingrum Expertise I have always told our attorneys and staff that we are "working to live" instead of...

Legal Lens: Viewing Law Through Ingrum Expertise Custody: PRP vs. ARP and Joint Custody The primary residential parent (PRP) is the...