Chattanooga Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Attorney John McDougal, one of the most respected criminal defense lawyers in Chattanooga, has earned a reputation for providing high quality, aggressive legal representation in Chattanooga, Hamilton County and the surrounding communities.

Criminal defense attorney John McDougal earned this reputation by providing his clients with the highest standards of diligence, knowledge and professional advice, and through his past experience as a special judge in General Sessions and in Chattanooga City Court.

Whether a client is seeking a Federal criminal defense attorney or a State of Tennessee criminal defense attorney, John McDougal treats each client’s situation with the utmost attention and importance.

About Federal Crimes

What constitutes a federal crime? A crime may be considered a federal crime if any of the following occur:

• The crime occurred on federal property.
• The crime occurred in more than one state or across state lines.
• The crime is committed against a federal official.
• The crime is committed by US interstate commerce, such as with the US mail.
• An immigration crime. The crime is an illegal re-entry or other related crimes.

Federal Crime Practice Areas

Armed Robbery Arson Assault Bank Fraud Bank Robbery Bankruptcy Fraud Bombing Bribery Child Pornography Computer Crimes Conspiracy Charges Controlled Substance Violations Copyright Piracy Counterfeiting Counterintelligence Cruise Ship Crimes Cyber Crimes Domestic Terrorism Drug Crimes Drug Dealing Drug Trafficking Election Fraud Embezzlement Espionage Export Crimes Extortion and Threats

Firearms Crimes Forgery Fraud Hate Crimes Homicide Human Trafficking Identity Theft Immigration Crimes Import Crimes International Terrorism Internet Solicitation Kidnapping Mail Fraud Major Drug Crimes Manslaughter Medicaid Fraud Medicare Fraud Money Laundering Mortgage Fraud Murder Online Predators Organized Crime Perjury Piracy Pornography Possession and Distributions

Possession and Delivery of a Controlled Substances Postal Offenses Property Crimes Public Corruption Robbery Sexual Abuse Software Piracy Supervised Release Violations Tampering with US Mail Tax Fraud Terrorism Terrorist Threats Theft Torture Treason Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon (UCW) Using False Identification Documents Violent Crimes Voluntary Manslaughter Weapons Violations White Collar Crimes Wire Fraud Wire Tapping

About State of Tennessee Crimes

Criminal defense attorney, John McDougal represents individuals charged with misdemeanor and felony charges in the State of Tennessee.

Tennessee Misdemeanor Crimes and Penalties

Class A Misdemeanor Penalty: Up to 11 months, 29 days in jail and / or fines up to $2,500.00. Charges: Assault Check Fraud Contempt of Court Domestic Assault DUI Charges 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Forgery Harassment Petty Theft Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Possession of Stolen Property Prostitution or Solicitation Reckless Endangerment Simple Possession of Marijuana, Cocaine, or other Drugs Stalking Theft under $500 Unlawful Imprisonment

Class B Misdemeanor Penalty: Up to 6 months in jail and / or fines up to $500 Charges: Assault Boating While Intoxicated Criminal Mischief Criminal Trespass Driving While Intoxicated Enticing a Child Flying While intoxicated Graffiti Indecent Exposure Interference with Railroad Property Patronizing Prostitution Prostitution Reckless Driving Resisting Arrest Terroristic Threats Theft of Property

Class C Misdemeanor Penalty: Up to 30 days in jail and / or no more than $50.00 in fines. Charges: Criminal Trespass Disorderly Conduct Motor Vehicle Offenses Petty Offenses Public Intoxication Regulatory Offenses Speeding Speeding Tickets Traffic Tickets Wildlife Violations

Tennessee Felony Crimes and Penalties

Class A Felony Penalty: Death; life. imprisonment 15 to 60 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000 Charges: Aggravated Rape Kidnapping Rape Arson Murder Capital Crimes	Class B Felony Penalty: Eight to 30 years imprisonment, as well as a fine of up to $25,000. Charges: Possession of at least 0.5 grams of cocaine Robbery Burglary	Class C Felony Penalty: Three to 15 years, as well as fines of up to $10,000 Charges: Fraud White Collar Crimes Drug Crimes Possession of 20 to 99 plants.
Class D Felony Penalty: Two to 12 years imprisonment, and a fine of up to $5,000 Charges: Computer Tapering DUI's Aggravated Assault Failure to Pay Child Support	Class E Felony Penalty: One to six years in prison, as well as a fine of up to $3,000. Charges: Computer Fraud Aggravated Gambling Promotion

Statutes of Limitations

A statute of limitations is a time period during which the state must begin criminal prosecution. The statute of limitations begins to “run” when the crime is committed. More serious crimes have longer statutes of limitations and the most serious crimes, those punishable by death or life in prison, have no statute of limitations.

Chattanooga DUI / Reckless Homicide Lawyers – Drunk Driving Defense

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a serious criminal offense that can have immediate and long term consequences, it could affect the rest of your life. Whether this is your first DUI offense, or you have been convicted for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs a number of times, challenging the charges placed against you is of critical importance with fighting for your future.

A DUI / Reckless Homicide arrest will result in the automatic suspension of your driver’s license and potential heavy fines. Reckless Homicide could mean prison time. If you have been arrested for drunk driving in Chattanooga or Hamilton County, you need a knowledgeable, experienced and aggressive DUI lawyer who knows how to save your driver’s license and keep you out of jail. You need the best. Learn more...

Appeals

Criminal defense lawyer, John McDougal. has represented individuals in Federal Appeals, Tennessee State Appeals, Federal Habeas Corpus and Tennessee Post Conviction Cases. Learn more...

Investigations and Grand Jury Subpoenas

Criminal defense attorney, John McDougal can assisted client’s being investigated by the FBI, DEA, ATF, Homeland Security, US Postal Inspector, US Treasury and Secret Service, US Department of Justice, IRS, SEC, US Inspector’s General, Chattanooga Police Department, Tennessee State Police, Tennessee Attorney General and numerous other local agencies. Attorney McDougal has represented numerous individuals subpoenaed by Federal and Tennessee Grand Juries.

Expunging and Sealing Criminal Records

If you have previously been charged with a criminal offense in Chattanooga and it is preventing you from applying to certain jobs, professions or educational opportunities, you may want to seal or expunge your criminal record. Learn more...

Civil Rights

Police misconduct from excessive force to unlawful arrest. Should you choose to work with our law office, you will be able to have peace of mind knowing that we are fighting for you every step of the way. You deserve a Chattanooga criminal lawyer on your side who understands how to protect your rights!

Qualified Criminal Defense Lawyer in Chattanooga

Attorney John McDougal can handle a broad range of criminal charges related to drug crimes, including possession as well as federal drug charges, such as interstate or international drug trafficking. We help drivers throughout Chattanooga who have been pulled over or arrested for any type of traffic offense, including DUI and multiple DUI offenses. Your criminal defense attorney also is experienced with clients that have faced serious weapon and gun charges.

Get a Free Consultation - Call Us Today at (423) 756–0536

To learn more about the ways a skilled criminal defense attorney can protect your interests with your legal issues, contact the Attorney John McDougal in Chattanooga for a free consultation. You can also use our contact email form to request a free consultation, for any questions you might have and to schedule an appointment.

Criminal Defense Practice Areas

Abuse Aggravated Arson Aggravated Assault Aggravated Robbery Animal Cruelty Appeals to the Court of Criminal Appeals Appeals to the Tennessee Supreme Court Arson Assault Assault and Battery Appeals Assault Appeals Asset Seizure Bank Fraud Boating Under the Influence Brandishing a Weapon BUI Burglary Business Professions Code Violations Child Abuse Child Endangerment Civil Forfeiture Proceedings Community Corrections Violations Computer Crimes Criminal Appeals Domestic Assault Domestic Violence Driving Offenses Driving on a Revoked License Driving on a Suspended License Driving Under the Influence Driving While Intoxicated Drug Charges Drug Crimes Drug Offenses

Drug Paraphernalia Possession Drug Possession Drug Trafficking and Conspiracy DUI DWI Embezzlement Expungement of Criminal Record Expungements Federal Felonies Forgery Fraud Gambling Gang Crimes Grand Theft Auto Gun Charges Gun Crimes Healthcare Fraud Hit and Run Home Invasion Homicide Immigration Law Insurance Fraud Juvenile Crimes Kidnapping Mail Fraud Making Threats Against Another Person Manslaughter Marijuana Marijuana Growing Operation Medicare Fraud Misdemeanors Money Laundering Mortgage Fraud Motions to Reduce Bond Murder Narcotic Offenses Nonviolent Crimes

Parole Board Representation Parole Violations Petitions to Suspend Sentence Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Resale Possession of Controlled Substances Possession of Marijuana Post-Conviction and Habeas Corpus Relief Post Conviction Relief Probation Violations Public Intoxication Rape Reckless Homicide Reinstatement Hearings Restraining Orders Robbery Sale of a Controlled Substance Sentencing Serious Traffic Violations Sex Crimes Sex Offenses Sexual Assault Shoplifting State Felonies Tax Fraud Theft Theft Crimes Traffic Ticket Underage Consumption Vandalism Vehicular Homicide Violation of Probation Violent Crimes Weapons Charges Wire Fraud