A number of factors are often considered when a judge is determining what kind of sentence to hand down to someone who’s found or pleads guilty to a crime. That sentence may end up being shortened if they don’t get into any further trouble while they’re in prison or...
Month: January 2025
The goal of recovery courts in Tennessee
In Tennessee, some individuals charged with drug crimes have the option to go through recovery courts. This is different from the traditional criminal court system. With recovery court, there is a supervised treatment program for the person who has been accused of...
3 factors that can affect a drug possession case
Drug possession trials are often complex. A court may consider several factors in a drug possession case before deciding on a final conviction. Even minor details in a case could lead to harsher sentencing. If you are unaware of what a judge may look at during a drug...
Do police officers need to tell you the truth?
Many people end up arrested, or in a worse position than needed because they don’t understand their rights or certain basic principles of law. One misconception that often causes problems is assuming the police will tell you the truth. The reality is that police...
How a drug’s scheduling affects potential penalties for possession
Many different substances are subject to strict control or are outright prohibited under federal and state law. The government assigns different charges and penalties to drug offenses depending on the type of substance involved. The schedule of controlled substances...