The Bosch Law Firm, P.C., serving greater Knoxville, Tennessee, concentrates its practice on state and federal criminal offenses. Backed by more than 50 years of shared legal experience, the team represents clients from investigation throughout all phases of the legal process. Criminal cases can include drug crimes, DUI, domestic violence, sex crimes, theft crimes, violent crimes, white collar crimes, and all federal charges. Founding attorney Donald Bosch has attained the highest peer-reviewed rating of AV Preeminent® from Martindale Hubbell® indicating the superior quality of the firm’s criminal defense representation. Attorney Bosch has also been featured as a legal analyst on such media outlets as NBC, CNN, and MSNBC. The firm uses to national and local experts and experienced investigators in specialized fields in building cases. Free, initial consultations available.
The Bosch Law Firm, P.C. in Knoxville, Tennessee, utilizes cutting-edge approaches in resolving legal issues and in keeping apprised of all current developments in law. Our criminal defense lawyers and staff regularly attend local, state, and national education programs to stay current with the latest legal developments. In addition to attending such programs, our lawyers have served as presenters, sat as special judges in local courts, served as adjunct professors at the University of Tennessee College of Law, sat on the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners, and lectured to other civic and legal organizations, as well as served on local, state, and national boards as elected in their areas of expertise.
DUI/DWI
Suzannah Cannon is a 1999 graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations. As office manager, she oversees the firm’s accounting, bookkeeping, and daily operations of the firm. In her capacity, she also serves as a legal assistant to Donald Bosch. She has been with the firm since May 1996. Prior to being employed at The Bosch Law Firm, P.C., Suzannah was employed by Knox County General Sessions Court. Suzannah is particularly adept at working with clients through all phases of collateral consequences of moving violations, DUI charges and Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security administrative actions and Forfeiture proceeding. She is completely conversant with all nuances of Tennessee expungement law.
Sex Crimes
Sex crime allegations are very serious legal matters. The stigma of being accused of unlawful sexual activity can cause significant damage to your reputation, your family and social life, and your job or career. Conviction of a sex offense can lead to even more severe consequences of prison time, fines, and the requirement to register as a sex offender. Sex offender registration makes your identity available to the public and places various restrictions and rules on your life and rules you must obey to avoid further legal trouble.
Fraud
Because technology alone cannot win your case, The Bosch Law Firm, P.C. extensively uses top national and local experts as each case dictates. Having more than 85 years of combined experience in active law practice, the firm employs and subcontracts some of the finest private investigators in the region; including retired federal special agents and former local law enforcement officers. The firm also works exclusively with experienced investigators in specialized fields such as health care fraud, environmental crimes, complex drug defense, and other particular areas of criminal and civil law.
Robbery
Burglary
White Collar Crimes
If you have been targeted in a state or federal investigation of white collar crimes in or around Knoxville, you may be at risk for eventual prison time and heavy fines along with damage to your reputation, job, or career. Getting skilled legal representation is essential in such cases and the sooner you hire an attorney, the better your chances may be of avoiding charges. At The Bosch Law Firm, P.C., you can turn to trial-tested and proven criminal defenders who understand what is at stake and how best to deal with the criminal justice process before you.
Theft
Misdemeanors
Being accused of a crime, whether it is a misdemeanor or felony, whether it is at the state or federal level, is a serious matter. For those who have never faced the criminal justice system before, it can be confusing and even terrifying. It can seem that no one is on your side and you are confronted by a cold, indifferent system bent against you. That is why you need your own defender, a strong advocate dedicated solely to your best interests who knows the system and how to fight for you. Because of this, your choice of a defense lawyer is one of the most important decisions you will make.
Embezzlement
Fraudulent acts can include false statements, misrepresentation, perpetrating a theft, embezzlement, and more. Some examples of fraud offenses in Tennessee may be writing bad checks, credit card fraud, insurance fraud, internet crimes such as identity theft, tax evasion or failing to pay taxes when due.
Drug Crimes
Drug crimes are among the most common offenses heard in Tennessee courts. According to the “Current Drug Trends” issued by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 80 percent of crimes in the state have a drug-related factor. These crimes can range from a simple exchange of marijuana between individuals to methamphetamine labs large drug trafficking rings and even healthcare providers prescribing and dispensing medication. For anyone accused of a drug crime, how you are charged and the penalties you will face will depend on if it is a state or federal crime, the quantity of drugs involved, and whether other aggravating factors exist. Regardless how you are charged, your first priority should be to find an aggressive legal team to defend you.
Assault
In Tennessee, domestic violence is a common term for what the law refers to as “domestic assault.” If you have the intent to harm a family or household member, you can be charged with domestic assault. When the intent is raised to the level of causing “serious” harm to one of these individuals, you can be charged with “aggravated assault."
Murder
Identity Theft
Homicide
Federal laws involve matters of national interest, take place on federal property, or cross state lines, as in federal drug trafficking. These can be violent crimes, such as homicide or kidnapping as well as nonviolent crimes like tax fraud, bank fraud and healthcare fraud. They fall under the federal criminal code and involve federal sentencing guidelines that judges must refer to when determining penalties; these guidelines can lead to huge fines as well as lengthy incarceration in a federal penitentiary.
Arson
Shoplifting
Theft crimes are any type of offense involving the stealing of someone else’s property or services. It is an act of appropriation without the owner or service provider’s consent. Theft in such cases can range from simple shoplifting of articles from a retail store to auto theft and the theft of thousands of dollars of goods or services. Charges of theft can lead to serious consequences that can not only lead to criminal penalties but the loss of your good name in social circles, at work, and in future opportunities. You need aggressive and dedicated legal representation to give you the best chance of a positive outcome.
Restraining Order
Consequences can also include restraining orders that force you to vacate a residence shared with the victim and that bar you from any type of communication with him or her. These orders can also contain other restrictions and rules. You will additionally face the prospect of moving forward with a permanent criminal record that can affect future employment, possession of firearms, housing, and other life opportunities.
Forgery
Tennessee law recognizes that the term "writing" can include printed documents or any other type of recording or seal, such as copyrights, trademarks, money, and more. Forgery involves duplicating another individual's signature, like on a check. To obtain medication, forging a physician's signature on a prescription is another example. An example of art forgery is writing the artist's name on a piece of artwork so that it appears to be an original or genuine copy.