Traffic accidents happen all the time in Memphis and throughout the country. Although someone is usually blamed for causing these incidents, it isn’t all that often that criminal charges result from a traffic accident. But, that appears to be the case in a recent car...
These days many people have a nice side-hustle selling items such as health drinks, makeup, oils or candles through a direct sales company. However, they may have been told by critics that these companies are no more than pyramid schemes. Is this true? The key...
Maybe you’re under the influence of alcohol, but maybe you’re not. Regardless, if police have a reason to believe you’ve been drinking, they’re sure to pull your vehicle to the side of the road to better understand what’s going on. During a DUI traffic stop, it’s easy...
When it comes to criminal offenses, murder is inarguably among the worst charges someone could face. Murder or homicide allegations mean that the state blames someone for the death of another person. Not only do murder or homicide charges carry significant social...
Car salesmen have a difficult job: selling a complex machine to persons who don’t understand how the machine works. The job is often made more difficult by irate customers for whom the machine does not meet expectations. This situation can often be resolved by...
People in Tennessee drive their cars almost every day or are the passengers in other people’s vehicles. As people are in their vehicles, they may have some of their belongings with them and people may keep certain items in their cars all the time as they drive them...
The Memphis Shelby County Crime Commission has provided its report for the first quarter of 2020, detailing an interesting mix of crime trends within Memphis and Shelby County. Though these months have been anything but typical, the overall crime rate in Memphis...
Robbery charges are serious criminal charges with serious potential penalties and consequences. Aggravated robbery charges can be even more serious. There are several different options for defending against robbery charges and the best option depends on the situation...
Most people facing criminal charges assume that they can only plead either guilty or not guilty. However, the state of Tennessee also accepts the so-called nolo contendere plea. Commonly referred to as a no-contest plea, the nolo contendere allows you to avoid court...
Most people in Tennessee never find themselves inside of a jail or in a courtroom, let alone charged with a serious crime. The criminal justice system can be intimidating to those who do not know what to expect, who don’t know their constitutional rights and who may...
