Strength and Stability in Times of Uncertainty

Criminal Defense

Attorneys in this area are:
Stephanie Ritchie
Benjamin Dean
Katheryn Stamey

Batson Nolan has its roots in litigation.  Our attorneys have significant experience in a courtroom and are prepared to take a matter to trial.  Our criminal defense attorneys practice in state and federal courts in Tennessee and  Kentucky, and in Uniform Code of Military Justice matters, with particular emphasis on sex crimes. 

We use full law firm resources to support our criminal defense attorneys and clients.   Our attorneys are accessible and have ample staff to provide support.  The resources of our full service law firm are available for our experienced group of criminal defense attorneys.   If you have been arrested or accused of a criminal offense, you have rights and we will fight to protect those rights whether you have been charged with a felony or a minor traffic offense.

Being accused of a crime and being prosecuted is a frightening and immensely stressful situation. No matter how minor the charge may seem, you should be represented by knowledgeable, competent attorneys, who can work through the criminal justice system, give you zealous representation and minimize the impact of the proceedings on your life. We understand the process and the impact it can have on you life. If you have been accused of a crime, or if you know someone who has been accused of a crime, do not delay in contacting an attorney.   Below is a list of some of the criminal defense areas in which we specialize:

Aggravated Assault Aggravated Battery Aggravated Stalking Armed Burglary Armed Kidnapping Armed Robbery Armed Trafficking Arson Assault Attempted Murder Battery Bribery Burglary Child Abuse and Molestation Child Neglect Conspiracy Counterfeiting Credit Card Fraud Criminal Mischief Driving with Suspended License Driving Under the Influence Drunk Driving Drug Possession Drug Trafficking DUI

DUI Manslaughter Embezzlement Environmental Crimes Extortion Exploitation of the Elderly Firearm Offenses Forfeiture Forgery Fraud Grand Jury Testimony Habitual Traffic Offender Healthcare Fraud Identity Theft Indecent Exposure Insurance Fraud Internet Crimes Kidnapping Leaving the Scene of an Accident Lewd & Lascivious Conduct Mail Fraud Manslaughter Medicare Fraud Money Laundering Murder Obstruction of Justice

Organized Scheme to Defraud Post-Conviction Relief Prostitution Perjury Possession of Drugs With Intent to Sale Public Corruption Racketeering Reckless Driving Resisting Arrest Sale of Drugs Securities Violations Sentencing Modifications and Reversals Sexual Assault Sexual Solicitation Stalking Theft Petit Theft Grand Theft Vehicular Homicide Vehicular Manslaughter Violation of Injunction White Collar Crimes Witness Tampering / Threats