The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution provides specific protections for people against illegal searches and seizures by law enforcement officers. There are very specific requirements that officers have to follow when they are trying to search for evidence of a...
Month: April 2022
How Tennessee punishes involuntary manslaughter
Involuntary manslaughter means causing another person's death through illegal, reckless or grossly negligent actions. Unlike murder, the prosecution does not have to prove that the defendant specifically intended for the victim to die. Because the perpetrator did not...
Can you carry your gun out in the open in Tennessee?
In a previous article, the blog discussed who can and cannot carry a concealed weapon in Tennessee. You have a right to bear arms in the United States, but concealed carry is a unique situation. What about open carrying, though? Openly carrying a gun means that the...
Potential defenses to your Tennessee DUI charge
DUI charges are serious. Even as a first-time offender, you face significant fines, may lose your license, and face time in jail. Because of this charge's consequences, having a strong defense is a must. The good news is that there are a few options for defending a...