Carla Grebert

Carla Grebert

Grebert Law PLLC
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
  • Tennessee
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Biography

I am a lawyer because I love the law, but I am a criminal defense lawyer because I love people.

It's my firm belief that everyone, no matter their situation, deserves to be treated with fairness and compassion. In our legal system the odds are stacked in favor of the prosecution, with district attorneys and law enforcement pushing hard for convictions. That's where I come in – I'm here to even the playing field and make sure you get a fair chance. Behind every case is a person with a unique story, and it's my job to tell that story, to make sure the DA and the court know that you are a person, not a case number.

Being your lawyer isn't just about putting up a strong defense; it's about making sure your rights are honored, to fight against overreach by police and district attorneys.

I defend clients in Davidson County and Wilson County, Tennessee on wide-ranging misdemeanor and felony criminal charges, such as DUI, assault, gun charges, drug charges, theft, and more.

I also defend against petitions for orders of protection. An order of protection against you can limit where you can shop, work, and go about your daily life. It will also keep your from possessing a firearm. I will work with you to mount a defense to so you have the best chance of defeating a petition for an order of protection.

Practice Areas
    Criminal Law
    Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    DUI & DWI
    Domestic Violence
    Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Additional Practice Areas
  • Orders of Protection
  • Legal Writing for Attorneys
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Most matters are on a flat-fee basis, which is determined based on the facts and complexity of your case.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Tennessee
Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee
ID Number: 038426
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Professional Experience
Attorney
Grebert Law PLLC
- Current
Judicial Law Clerk
Tennessee Court of Appeals
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Education
Nashville School of Law
J.D.
Honors: Top 10%
Activities: Legal Aid Society
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University of Tennessee - Knoxville
M.A.
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University of Tennessee - Knoxville
B.A.
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Professional Associations
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Current
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Tennessee Bar Association
Current
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American Bar Association
Current
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Current
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Nashville Bar Association
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Websites & Blogs
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Legal Answers
2 Questions Answered
Q. Can you explain the process of a non felon owning a gun that is on his or her body and the car is owned by the felon ?
A: Without more facts, it is difficult to know what you are asking, so I am answering based on this assumption: A person with felony conviction was driving a car, his/her passenger had a gun on him, and there was some sort of interaction with police that resulted in the driver being charged with "felon in possession of a firearm." Now, you want to know why the driver could be charged with the weapon.

The charge is based on the concept of "constructive possession." Constructive possession means that the person did not have the gun on him but could access it easily and have control over it.

Just being in the car with someone with a gun is enough that police can charge the driver with possession; however, there must be more evidence for a conviction. Tennessee law tells us that to prove constructive possession, the state must show that the person had the power and the intention to exercise control over the gun. That control can be either direct (by grabbing the gun) or indirect (by telling someone else to do something with the gun).

If you have been charged as "felon in possession of a firearm," you need an attorney. Depending on what sort of felonies you were convicted of, this charge is an E felony (possible sentence of 1 to 6 years) or a B felony (possible sentence of 8-30 years).

I hope this explanation is helpful!
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Q. if i am a first time offender and got charged with shoplifting at walmart what will happen
A: Walmart is pretty serious about prosecuting shoplifting. Nevertheless, the outcome depends to a certain degree on what county you are in.

In Davidson County, for example, you have a good chance of getting the case retired if (1) it is your first offense, (2) if you pay restitution, and (3) you agree to a stay-away order. A retirement means that the case will not be prosecuted for a certain time (often 1 year), and then it can be dismissed and expunged at the end of that year, provided that you have not had any new charges.

In some other counties, DAs are less likely to agree to a retirement. In that case, for a first offense, a guilty plea with judicial diversion is a good option. Judicial diversion is a process that allows first-time offenders to avoid a criminal conviction and have their charge dismissed and expunged upon successful completion of probation. A stay-away order will likely be part of your probation. Keep in mind that if you violate your probation requirements or get arrested on new charges, you will no longer be eligible for diversion and your guilty plea will remain on your record.

You only get to use diversion once. So I suggest you speak with your attorney about whether or not to use it at the point. If your sentence is solely probation (no jail time), you maintain eligibility for diversion in the future by not utilizing it now. Some individuals choose to "save" diversion for potential future, more serious charges.

It is somewhat beyond the scope of your question, but I urge you to speak with your attorney about the consequences of a stay-away order, as it will likely be part of any shoplifting case outcome (with the exception of an acquittal).
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Grebert Law PLLC
120 Donelson Pike
Suite 102
Nashville, TN 37214
Telephone: (615) 237-8787
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