Posted on October 02, 2019 in Uncategorized

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 Posted on September 25, 2019 in Uncategorized

Attorney Lance Baker, founding attorney at The Baker Law Firm, is acting as co-counsel in a 148-page lawsuit suing the National Park Service for its negligence in failing to contain the Chimney Tops 2 wildfire inside the Great Smokey Mountains National Park in November 2016. The fires ultimately swept through Gatlinburg and Sevier County, Tennessee, killing 14 persons and destroying hundreds of houses and other properties.

Plaintiff Michael Reed, who lost his wife Constance and two daughters Lily and Chloe in the fire, is asking for $13 million. Plaintiff James England is claiming $1.3 million in losses related to the destruction of his home and property. Read more in this May 24, 2018 story on the WBIR 10 news site.

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 Posted on December 00, 0000 in Criminal Defense

Few of us ever imagine that garbage could lead to a criminal record; we generally think of littering as a minor fine or ticket. In Tennessee, however, certain acts of illegal dumping can rise to a felony-level offense under Tennessee Code Annotated Section 39-14-502. The crime is known as Aggravated Criminal Littering.

This statute is applicable when a person knowingly disposes of large amounts of trash, debris, or hazardous materials in a way that harms public property, water sources, or wildlife. Depending on the weight and intent, a conviction for this offense can result in up to six years in prison and fines of $3,000 or more.

If you are facing charges of aggravated criminal littering, the sooner you consult with an experienced Farragut, TN criminal defense lawyer, the better the outcome you are likely to have. You should not take these charges lightly, as the penalties for a conviction can be harsh.

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