The Bill of Rights is foundational doctrine in the story American democracy. It is made up of the first 10 Amendments to the United States Constitution and promises certain freedoms to citizens of this country. Many Tennessee residents may be familiar with the First...
There are many property owners in Tennessee and they have the authority to determine who may and may not enter their property. They can also determine the time frames when people are invited into their buildings or homes. For example, businesses may be open to the...
Police can lie to and manipulate people in order to conduct investigations into criminal activities. From pretending to help someone whom they claim to believe to tricking people to letting them into their houses, police will often say whatever they need to if they...
In many instances, the strength of a prosecutor’s case lies with his or her witnesses. Their testimony can convince a jury to convict an individual of a serious criminal offense like murder, manslaughter, or some other violent crime, with the result being the...
Memphis police believe that they have arrested a person who has been involved in a robbery spree in Memphis and Mississippi over the last three months. Based on evidence accumulated in the case, the police have concluded that they have apprehended one member of a...
Non-profit organizations, especially fraternal clubs such as the Masons, are rarely victims of white-collar crimes because they do not have the assets that might make them lucrative targets. By the same token, such organizations do not always keep tight control over...
You can only advocate for your rights properly when you understand what rights you have. Too many people in Tennessee don't understand their protections under federal and state laws. That lack of information leaves them vulnerable to underhanded tactics commonly used...
The United States has the largest inmate population in the world, six times the incarceration rate of Canada, five times that of the United Kingdom, and four times the rate of Australia. The U.S. averages 2.2 million inmates per day while the latest figures show...
You were driving and had to swerve suddenly in the road. You nearly got into an accident, but after correcting your vehicle, you were able to get back into your lane and continue without any further problems.The only issue is that a police officer saw your unusual...
In any marriage, spouses will need to support each other through the good times and the bad. There will always be situations that have the power to test your relationship, and these may even make you question whether you want to remain married. The future of your...
