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Davis & Hoss, PC Criminal Defense for important cases We have tried a great variety cases: from federal criminal bank fraud matters to federal drug and conspiracy charges.

If you are facing a federal investigation, criminal charges or a serious civil case, the attorneys at Davis & Hoss have the knowledge, practical experience and skill to effectively represent you. While our federal cases have taken us across the country, our home office is in Chattanooga, Tennessee where we frequently are in federal and state court. For federal cases on appeal we appear in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, Ohio. In state cases we represent clients in all Tennessee Courts including the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. Our attorneys are also licensed in Georgia and California. We defend people in criminal state court in cases that range from serious felonies to first time offenders with DUI charges in Chattanooga, Tennessee. "My philosophy is to provide clients with quality, timely advice that draws from our experience in the courts. We are a law practice that brings common sense solutions to often intimidating situations. My clients have access to me when they need me. " Lee Davis. "Our clients know that we are fully prepared to represent them. We employ a team approach where Lee and I work with investigators, experts in various fields, and our legal staff to execute a plan of representation that is best suited for each case." Bryan Hoss

Court can be stressful and sometimes intimidating. However, if you have a case headed to court it is best to have with you someone with years of success with these issues. We have been talking to judges, juries and prosecutors, about serious legal matters and winning cases since 1986. Lee Davis and Bryan Hoss are the principal law partners at Davis & Hoss, PC. We have represented clients in Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, Kansas, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Virginia and Cadiz, Spain. Our civil cases are varied: from an award of damages in a complex e-coli case to a jury verdict in favor of two police officers against a city for age discrimination. Our negligence settlements include accidents involving cars and trucks to premises liability. We have successfully settled, mediated, or tried to a jury hundreds of cases on behalf of our civil clients. Davis & Hoss, PC is serious representation for important cases.

Tennessee’s new grooming-a-minor law took effect July 1, 2026. What does the law actually require?Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-1...
09/23/2026

Tennessee’s new grooming-a-minor law took effect July 1, 2026. What does the law actually require?

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-536 establishes a new offense that requires a course of grooming conduct, specific intent, and other statutory elements. The offense classification can vary based on factors including the minor’s age, the alleged conduct, and whether a position of trust is involved.

Our latest article explains the key requirements, potential classifications, protected forms of legitimate adult-minor interaction, and how the new offense relates to existing Tennessee criminal statutes.

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Tennessee criminal law update: First-responder assault penalties changed in 2026.Public Chapter 1104 changed the penalty...
09/14/2026

Tennessee criminal law update: First-responder assault penalties changed in 2026.

Public Chapter 1104 changed the penalty for qualifying first-responder assault from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony effective July 1, 2026.

The law also provides a mandatory $10,000 fine and a mandatory minimum of 60 days of incarceration. The article also explains why not every physical encounter with a first responder automatically constitutes this offense.

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What changed with Tennessee’s Persistent Domestic Violence Offender Registry in 2026?Savanna’s Law created a public regi...
09/09/2026

What changed with Tennessee’s Persistent Domestic Violence Offender Registry in 2026?

Savanna’s Law created a public registry for certain people with qualifying repeat convictions involving domestic abuse victims. The law was amended effective July 1, 2026, expanding the offenses that may qualify beyond domestic assault and adding changes involving prior convictions and registration requirements.

Our latest article explains who may be required to register, which offenses can qualify, how prior convictions are considered, and how registration periods are determined.

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A significant change in Tennessee criminal law took effect July 1, 2026.Matthew Davenport’s Law created new criminal off...
09/07/2026

A significant change in Tennessee criminal law took effect July 1, 2026.

Matthew Davenport’s Law created new criminal offenses involving kratom. Knowing possession is classified as a Class A misdemeanor, while certain conduct involving manufacturing, delivery, sale, or possession with intent to distribute can result in felony charges.

For those following developments in Tennessee criminal law, this article provides an overview of the new law and its legal classifications.

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An old felony warrant in Tennessee does not simply disappear because time has passed. But the options for addressing it ...
08/26/2026

An old felony warrant in Tennessee does not simply disappear because time has passed. But the options for addressing it can depend on the type of warrant, the charge, the court involved, and the stage of the case.

Can a court date be requested without turning yourself in? Read the article to learn more about the legal process and factors that may affect what happens next.

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An Uber accident can leave behind a detailed digital record, from trip information and messages to route data and other ...
08/20/2026

An Uber accident can leave behind a detailed digital record, from trip information and messages to route data and other evidence. If police believe a statement given after the crash was false, those records may become part of the investigation.

This Davis & Hoss article examines false-statement allegations under Tennessee law, accident-report requirements, false-name issues, and steps people should consider before making another statement.

Read the full article for more information about Tennessee Uber accident investigations.

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A delayed BAC test can raise important questions in a Tennessee DUI case. Retrograde extrapolation is used to estimate a...
08/17/2026

A delayed BAC test can raise important questions in a Tennessee DUI case. Retrograde extrapolation is used to estimate an earlier BAC from a later blood or breath test, but the calculation depends on factors such as timing, alcohol absorption, elimination rates, and the available evidence.

What does Tennessee law say about this scientific evidence? Read the article to learn more about retrograde extrapolation, rising BAC arguments, and recent Tennessee appellate decisions.

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A prescription drug DUI case can involve much more than a toxicology report.In Tennessee, prescription-drug DUI allegati...
08/14/2026

A prescription drug DUI case can involve much more than a toxicology report.

In Tennessee, prescription-drug DUI allegations may involve questions about the medication taken, dosage and timing, driving behavior, medical conditions, officer observations, video evidence, and the timing and interpretation of toxicology testing.

The article explains why a positive test result and proof of impairment are not necessarily the same thing.

Read the full article to learn more about prescription-drug DUI allegations under Tennessee law:
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Can police get a blood-draw warrant after you refuse a DUI test in Tennessee?Refusing a chemical test does not necessari...
08/13/2026

Can police get a blood-draw warrant after you refuse a DUI test in Tennessee?

Refusing a chemical test does not necessarily end the issue of blood testing. In Tennessee, law enforcement may ask a judge or magistrate for a warrant, but the application must present facts supporting probable cause.

The article also explains warrant requirements, exigent circumstances, and potential issues involving the warrant affidavit, blood-draw procedure, chain of custody, and lab testing.

Read the full article to learn more about Tennessee DUI blood-draw warrants: https://bit.ly/3SdYgHF

A DUI blood draw is only one step in the testing process.For Tennessee DUI cases, the sample may need to move from the c...
08/10/2026

A DUI blood draw is only one step in the testing process.

For Tennessee DUI cases, the sample may need to move from the collection location to a laboratory before the requested analysis can be completed. Evidence submission, laboratory processing, the type of testing requested, and testing demand can all affect when a report becomes available.

The article also explains what a pending blood-test report means for court proceedings and case preparation.

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