There are certain scenarios in which judges or other members of the criminal justice system will agree that someone who is technically guilty of a criminal offense does not need to go into or remain in state custody. In cases where someone pleads guilty or gets...
Month: February 2023
What repeat Tennessee DUIs will mean for your license
To obtain a driver's license, you have to pass a written test and demonstrate proficiency with specific driving skills in a practical test. Tennessee drivers also have to maintain their licenses by following traffic laws. Too many major traffic violations could cost...
Does claiming it isn’t yours ever help in a drug possession case?
The police pull you over for a traffic stop or show up at your home with a search warrant. They start going through your stuff, only to produce the small package of drugs or maybe a piece of paraphernalia still covered in some kind of drug residue. They quickly...
Possible defenses for a DUI charge
All DUI charges, even for first-time offenders, are serious and carry the potential of severe penalties. Not only will you possibly lose your license, have to pay fines and go to jail, but the charge can also impact your job, family and personal relationships, too....
How do the police define a drug?
When people talk about drug crimes, they understand that they have violated the law in some way, but there can sometimes be confusion over exactly what constitutes an illegal drug. After all, almost anything that impacts your mental or physical state, other than food,...