When people talk about identity theft, they often think about anonymous parties using the internet to access and store the personal identifying information of others. Parties engaged in digital identity theft trade information, including Social Security numbers and...
Month: March 2025
Teens can get DUIs more easily in Tennessee
A person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is often the main factor considered in a DUI case in Tennessee. Technically, officers can arrest someone if they’re impaired, even if they’re under the legal limit, or if they are impaired by drugs, prescription medications...
What are victim impact statements, and why do they matter?
When someone is convicted of murder, the deceased’s loved ones are usually given a chance before sentencing to tell the court how the crime has affected their lives emotionally, physically and financially. In Tennessee, this is a right protected by law. Victim impact...
Did police have probable cause, or was a search illegal?
In some criminal cases, a lengthy investigation results in police officers identifying a specific suspect. They go to a judge and obtain a search warrant. Once a judge has signed a search warrant, police officers can gain access to a private residence or even...