Tennessee Hate Crimes Defense Attorney
Have you or a loved one been accused of committing a hate crime in Nashville or Clarksville? If “yes” then you should seek the legal protection of an experienced Tennessee hate crimes attorney immediately. At Phillips Law, PLLC, we help protect the legal rights of clients facing hate crimes allegations in state or federal courts throughout Tennessee and Kentucky. We are very familiar with the criminal court system and the legal defenses that must be provided to lower criminal charges or have them dismissed entirely.
Aggressive Criminal Defense Lawyer Handling Hate Crime Charges
A hate crime is defined as the victimization of another person due to their religion, ethnicity, nationality, race, sex, sexual orientation, sexual preference, disability and/or political affiliation. It is a crime that is often linked to other violent crimes such as assault and battery, murder, kidnappings, arson and property crimes. Anyone who is under suspicion of committing a hate crime should expect a very careful investigation by law enforcement, prosecutors and in some cases the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
If convicted of a hate crime in Tennessee or Kentucky, a person may be sentenced to any of the following penalties:
- Up to Life Imprisonment
- Large Monetary Fines
- Restitution for the Victim
- Community Service
- Anger Management Classes
- License Suspension/Revocation
- Probation
- Parole
- Lifetime Mark on criminal Record
Protect your Legal Rights, Contact a Tennessee Defense Attorney today!
Please contact a Tennessee hate crimes lawyer at Phillips Law, PLLC to schedule a time to meet with us during a free case consultation. We have many years of legal experience and have achieved many outstanding case wins. It is our personal goal to present you or a loved one with the best criminal defense possible in the effort to obtain the best possible outcome for your hate crimes case.
Failure to hire a knowledgeable Tennessee hate crimes lawyer can result in the stiffest of penalties being enforced and the loss of your freedom.
Attorney James Phillips of Phillips Law, PLLC is proud to provide legal services to clients throughout middle Tennessee, including the cities of Nashville and Clarksville. Our firm also represents clients throughout Southern Kentucky.
Need a skilled hate crimes lawyer? Contact us today!