In Memphis, drunk driving is a serious crime. Police are always on the lookout for those who appear to be driving while drunk. If a person is convicted of drunk driving there can be very serious penalties including license suspension.
Drunk driver causes serious crash near Wolfchase Galleria
Understanding racketeering charges
Because businesses in Tennessee and other states in the United States can greatly impact interstate and even foreign commerce, if it is believed that a business is engaging in certain illegal activities, this could lead to charges of a federal crime. Racketeering is when illegal businesses are run by organized groups or legitimate businesses are used to embezzle funds for an organized crime ring. Racketeering could lead to serious penalties for those convicted of being involved in the process.
Are fingerprints enough to convict?
Most Memphis residents have heard of using fingerprints to catch a criminal. Many people have their prints on file with the police department. But are fingerprints actually enough to convict a person of a crime? For those facing an arrest this can make the difference between being innocent and having a criminal record.
Multiple people killed in Memphis over the weekend
Most Memphis residents are familiar with the crime rate in their city. It seems like every time you turn on the local news there are more reports of violent crimes such as murder. This past weekend has been no exception.
Early termination of probation
When a person is convicted of a crime, serves their time in jail and is out on probation they are usually careful to not commit a parole violation. Many people want to end their probation time early so that they can resume their day to day life. There are a few things that need to happen in order to have an early termination of probation.
New Year's Eve drunk driving can have serious legal consequences
With New Year's Eve quickly approaching Memphis residents should remember that a drunk driving conviction can be life-altering. A criminal defense attorney with experience in drunk driving knows the things that may go wrong during a DUI arrest and is best positioned to help their client.
