What is the Criminal Law?
The criminal law sets the acceptable limits of conduct in society. Everyone is expected to obey the criminal law under the penalty of punishment. The criminal law generally does not require you to perform an action, rather, it forbids an unlawful action. The State of Tennessee, and the federal government have their own set of criminal laws. Criminal law consists of the criminal laws themselves and the rules of criminal procedure. The criminal law consists of the legal rules defining criminal conduct and how it is punished. Criminal procedure consists mainly of the procedures used to prosecute a crime and the rights of the defendant. Don't face criminal charges alone, let the attorneys at Purple Law Firm, help you. We will be there every step of the way to defend you and your rights. Whether at trial or in a plea agreement,our criminal lawyers always work hard to achieve the best result possible for you. From the setting of your bond to the dispositon of your case, we are there for you.