Some readers in Memphis, Tennessee may be somewhat familiar with criminal law by watching movies and television shows related to the subject. However, when individuals must confront the criminal justice system for the first time, the experience may be very...
Month: January 2013
Jury acquits man accused of sexual battery
When a prosecutor brings charges against a suspect, it can easy for Memphis, Tennessee, residents to assume they are true. However, it is important to remember that in the criminal justice system, suspects are innocent until proven guilty. Furthermore, a suspect...
Widow indicted on kidnapping and murder charges
Readers in Memphis may have heard about a recent abduction of two girls after a man killed their mother and older sister. The incident ended when the man fatally shot himself as law enforcement officers were approaching. The girls were rescued safely. The widow of the...
Plea negotiation results in probation for rental property owner
Memphis readers may be surprised to find out that a person doesn't have to commit an unlawful act in order to be charged with an offense. Criminal charges can also result when a person allegedly fails to do something, so long as that person had a duty to do so. Under...