Courts have handed down the death penalty as a legal sentence off and on throughout the history of Tennessee. Capital punishment remains a valid sentence even today. However, early in 2022, the governor suspended all executions temporarily to have the lethal...
For someone accused of a criminal offense in Tennessee, few charges are more intimidating than murder charges. First-degree murder, in particular, is so serious that it could result in life in prison. There are typically three penalties that may apply after a guilty...
The courts have to interpret existing laws and apply them to criminal cases, family law matters and civil lawsuits. Sometimes, the courts that initially hear a case make a mistake, at which point either party involved in the matter might appeal the final decision....
You may have heard of the fruit of the poisonous tree. This is a doctrine that is sometimes applied to legal cases, influencing the way that evidence is analyzed in criminal court. If you're facing charges, especially if they're very serious charges for something like...
