Just because the police have the right to stop vehicles does not give them the right to do whatever they want. Drivers who are suspected of drunk driving have legal rights that protect them from wrongful arrests and charges. If you are stopped by the police under the...
With cost-of-living expenses on the rise, many adults have to share living quarters with others to maintain balanced budgets. Taking on a roommate helps limit the financial liability that comes from renting. A roommate shares the monthly rent payments and utility...
Some people convicted of a criminal charge may be able to appeal their conviction or the sentence. While there aren’t any guarantees about the outcome of an appeal, understanding what to expect is important. Making this effort can put defendants in the best position...
Someone's home is their castle, and they deserve to feel safe in their residence. People can enjoy privacy within their own homes and should not have to worry about other people gaining access to the property without their consent. Of course, there are certain...
Employees may steal from their employers. In some cases, it’s a minor issue, such as taking office supplies home. In other cases, it’s a major issue, such as the theft of electronics. In still other cases, it could be a widespread embezzlement scheme involving...
Drug possession and drug trafficking are both crimes in Tennessee, but they are each separate crimes with separate elements that the prosecution needs to prove for the court to convict you of either crime. However, the severity of the crimes varies significantly,...
Tennessee recognizes DUI manslaughter as vehicular homicide. However, it does have specific laws that take into consideration the role of alcohol in the incident. Vehicular homicide is a serious offense that recognizes when a person operates a vehicle under the...
You’re on the way home one night when red and blue lights start flashing behind you. You pull over to the side of the road. Your heart is hammering in your chest because it’s been a long time since the police pulled you over. It makes you nervous and you are worried...
Like many other legal terms, the word alibi comes from Latin. It means “elsewhere”, showing that the person was in another location at the time of the alleged crime. Their alibi, they believe, demonstrates that they were not involved. But just having an alibi doesn’t...
The Fourth Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. This means police officers generally cannot enter your home without a warrant. Despite that fact, there are some exceptions. There are strict standards for warrantless...
