Every Case Is Worth Fighting

Your defense shouldn’t rely on hoping a case settles when your freedom, reputation, or future is on the line. John Hill Law takes every criminal case with an eye towards trial, developing evidence, arguments and strategy for standing in court.

Trial Philosophy

Why Is It Important To Be Ready For Trial?

In many criminal cases, a deal is made before a jury is even sworn in. However, a good negotiation begins with the knowledge that your lawyer is willing to fight the case to the end if needed.

John Hill brings that standard to every case as a Criminal Trial Attorney. He goes through the evidence on his own, uncovers holes in the prosecutor’s case, examines conflicting evidence, and formulates an effective defense strategy that can be presented with clarity to a judge and jury.

That preparation can have an impact well before trial. A prosecutor who is aware that the defense is ready to contest evidence, cross-examine witnesses, and present a full case may take a different stance when negotiating.

Ultimately, a plea deal might be the best choice. Going to trial might be the better option. What matters is there’s a real option.

Trial Process

What Is A Trial-Ready Criminal Defense?

Case Investigation

Police reports, body camera footage, photos, forensic testing, digital evidence, witness statements, and other discovery materials are examined for inconsistencies.

Pretrial Motions

Pretrial motions can challenge a search, seizure, warrant, statement, identification procedure, or other evidence where facts and law warrant it.

Jury Selection

The defense questions each individual jury panelist to ascertain potential biases and strives to obtain a panel willing to investigate the evidence impartially.

Opening & Cross-Examination

A strong opening sets the frame for the jury to understand the defense. The state's witnesses are carefully cross-examined during the trial.

Defense Case

The defense approach depends on each case. Decisions on witnesses, exhibits, and testimony are carefully considered given the client's interests and objectives.

Closing & Verdict

Closing argument ties up evidence and defense theory to demonstrate to the jury that doubt exists and the prosecution has failed.

Jury

Trials Handled

Bench

Trials & Hearings

GS

General Sessions

Circuit

Criminal Court

How Experience In The Courtroom Affected Your Defence?

Knowledge of Criminal Law is not enough for a Criminal Trial Lawyer! Experience in the courtroom is important because it is during a trial that trial tactics are developed, by really doing the hearings, questioning witnesses, making motions and reacting to what is said during the trial.

John Hill Law handles clients in cases ranging from General Sessions and preliminary cases to significant Criminal Court cases and jury trials in Middle Tennessee. It is frequently found in Wilson, Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, Smith, and Trousdale Counties.

Knowing the local court rules and the realities of criminal litigation can help to prepare clients for what lies ahead and remain focused on the facts and applicable law.

Case Types Tried

DUI / DWI
Aggravated Assault
Aggravated Robbery
Drug Offenses & Trafficking
Domestic Assault
Felony Charges
Violent Crime Cases
Order of Protection Hearings

Are you facing a criminal trial?

Your defense must be prepared, with direct communication and a strategy that is based on the actual evidence. When challenged with serious criminal charges, consult with a Criminal Court Attorney before making choices that may have an impact on your future.