In 2026, the Tennessee legislature continued the trend of stricter laws which impede the rights of citizens accused of crimes. Including an individual’s ability to invoke those rights. Your constitutional right against unreasonable searches and seizures includes the blood in your body. Similar to your home or car, there are exceptions. One of the [...]
As new laws have been passed by the Tennessee State Legislature, the penalties for Boating Under the Influence have significantly changed. A charge of Boating Under the Influence (BUI) is now aligned to the penalties of for a charge of Driving Under the Influence in a significant way. The penalties and sanctions for both crimes [...]
We’re proud to share that Frank Lannom of Lannom & Williams was featured on Court TV to discuss recent developments in the Holly Bobo case, including the ongoing post-conviction proceedings and what they could mean moving forward. Watch the Court TV Segment Why This Case Is Back in the Spotlight The Holly Bobo case [...]
As part of the slate of new laws that took effect January 1, 2026, Tennessee has several new driver’s license laws. One interesting one is Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-356. This law declares invalid any driver’s license issued by another state that is issued exclusively to “illegal aliens.” In other words, another state may [...]
Around the holidays, some crimes occur more often—or are more heavily prosecuted than others. Driving Under the Influence and Shoplifting are two common charges that we see spike beginning around late October through January each year. Why? The holidays! Holiday gatherings tend to involve alcohol, causing a spike in DUIs, and the madness of [...]
We’re excited to share that Lebanon criminal defense attorney Frank Lannom of Lannom & Williams was recently featured on Court TV’s investigative series, Vinnie Politan Investigates, in an episode titled “Who Killed Holly Bobo?” In this episode, Court TV takes a deep dive into one of Tennessee’s most high-profile cases, revisiting the investigation, trial, [...]
