Jay Moreland

All I do is criminal defense law and all I focus on are protecting my clients and getting them the best results. You deserve to be represented by someone who will be tenacious in your defense, that has integrity towards you and the Courts, and has the demeanor and command that comes with experience in the courtroom. That's what I provide my clients and that's what I work to cultivate in the courtroom everyday.
Put my skills and knowledge to work for you and let's protect your freedom and future and your good name.

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Tennessee

Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee

ID Number: 032764

Attorney

Moreland Law Firm

2015 - Current

Nashville School of Law

J.D.

2011 - 2013

Lipscomb University

B.A.

2007 - 2010

Vanderbilt University

2005 - 2007

State Bar of Tennessee  # 032764

Member

Current

People on the Move

Nashville Business Journal

2014

Drinking and Driving, MTSU ZTA Chapter

2015

Trial College

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Advanced Trial College

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Q. If you are arrested for DUI doe you have to be read your rights? If you request your medical Power of attorney and they

June 5, 2023

A: Police only have to read you your rights (Miranda rights) if they intend on questioning you after your arrest. Once you are detained, the officers should mirandize you and only get a statement from you after you've waived your rights to an attorney and against self-incrimination. Anything you say to police after your arrest but before you've been read your rights should be suppressed and not admitted as evidence against you.