A field sobriety test, also commonly known as a roadside sobriety test is a tool used by law officers to enforce state and federal DUI laws and is normally administered before giving a Breathalyzer test. If an officer of the law suspects that a motorist is impaired...
Last week's post on this blog discussed how young people in Tennessee face very strict penalties, even for a one-time mistake, should they have the misfortune of being accused of drunk driving. Community service and fines aside, a person who is under 21 and caught...
No Memphis resident wants to face a DUI charge, but for those who are underage the penalties can be severe. Prosecutors aggressively pursue drunk driving charges and the public generally backs their vigor. Underage drivers who have been arrested for underage drunk...
According to recent media reports, police have arrested a paramedic and charged him for allegedly sexually assaulting a patient while on the job. The 38-year-old man is being accused of inappropriately touching a pregnant teenager whom an ambulance was transporting to...
Sex crimes in Memphis are offenses that the public does not tolerate. These crimes are viewed as especially heinous, and almost everyone agrees that those who commit these sex crimes should face serious punishment. Unfortunately, this thirst for justice often allows...
Many Memphis parents know that what teenagers are doing on their phones can lead to serious legal consequences. Parents should be aware of the risks involved and make sure their teenager knows how their actions can have serious consequences, even as bad as a sex...
