Navigating a criminal trial is extremely stressful, perhaps particularly if you have not committed the crime that you have been accused of. As a result of this reality, if you were wrongfully accused and tried, you may have been astounded if a guilty verdict was...
It is safe to assume that nearly everyone wants to avoid killing or harming others through their own conduct. Unfortunately, this is a risk when operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Those who take a life by violating DUI laws can face...
Search warrants play a critical role in protecting individuals while ensuring law enforcement agencies can effectively investigate criminal activity. A search warrant is issued by a judge or magistrate to authorize law enforcement officers to search a specific...
Even someone who feels confident that they consistently abide by the law might feel intensely nervous during an encounter with law enforcement professionals. Many people have a natural sense of anxiety when dealing with authority figures, and that nervousness can...
Any police arrest or criminal investigation should be taken seriously. However, some offenses carry harsher consequences than others upon a conviction. Theft, for example, usually comes with more penalties than the average defendant expects. When theft involves...
Everyone in Tennessee has certain basic rights thanks to state law and the federal constitution. One of the most important rights you have when interacting with law enforcement professionals or other state agents is the freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures...
Gun violence is something that happens all across the United States. You often hear people talk about total numbers of deaths when trying to determine the scope of the issue. However, it’s important to note that total numbers don’t actually tell the story. You need to...
When law enforcement officers show up at your home, office or other property and present you with a search warrant, it can leave a person in shock. Searches are often scheduled for early morning or other times when people will be caught off-guard. Officers or agents...
For many individuals accused of breaking the law in Tennessee, a criminal conviction is the end of their options. They will have to serve their sentences and move on with their lives, even if they still maintain their own innocence. In some scenarios, those recently...
Both the Fourth Amendment and prior court rulings determine what kind of police activity is legal during an investigation. Frequently, police officers need a warrant if they want to search someone's living space. Some police officers get around the requirement for a...
