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Criminal Defense
Spragins, Barnett & Cobb Criminal Practice Group is headed by Daniel J. Taylor. His practice is almost exclusively in the areas of State and Federal Criminal Defense law in West Tennessee. Charles L. Holliday, an associate with Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, also handles some criminal defense cases.
Daniel J. Taylor has successfully represented clients charged with:
State Criminal Defense:
First Degree Murder
Second Degree Murder
Voluntary Manslaughter
Aggravated Assault
Vehicular Homicide
Criminal Negligent Homicide
Reckless Homicide
Rape (Sexual Offenses)
Assault
Domestic Assault
Drug Possession/Sale Charges
Simple Possession
Violation of Worthless Check Law
Violations of Probation
Child Abuse and Neglect
Retaliation for Past Action
Reckless Endangerment
Expungement of Criminal Record
Pre-trial Diversions
Federal Criminal Defense:
White Collar Crimes
Possession of Drugs with Intent to Distribute
Criminal Conspiracy to Distribute Drugs
Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm
Sale of Firearm to Convicted Felon
Conspiracy to Acquire and Sell in Interstate Commerce Tennessee Wildlife
Aiding Abetting Distribution of Drugs
Wirefraud
Importation of Undeclared Goods / Counterfeit Goods
DUI Defense:
Charges of Driving Under the Influence
Underage Driving while Impaired
Vehicular Homicide by DUI or Reckless Conduct
Juvenile Court:
First Degree Murder
Second Degree Murder
Aggravated Robbery
Child Rape
Criminal Negligent Homicide
Aggravated Burglary
Robbery
Theft
Appellate practice:
Appeals to Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals
Appeals to United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
Notable Cases:
US. V. Chad Hearn, 500 F.3d 479 (6th Cir. 2007), (Reversed the client’s convictions for a violation of his right to confront statements made by two confidential informants).
State v. Ricky Pipkin, Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals (Motion to suppress granted and charges dismissed on two different felony cases instigated by a defective search warrant).
State v. Gary Russell, Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals (Case dismissed on violation of bad check law).
State v. Transou, et al, 928 S.W. 2d 949, Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals (a person’s mere presence in area where drugs are found without more is insufficient to sustain a drug conviction).