Recent legislative developments in Tennessee have brought significant alterations to the legal landscape. On March 13, 2023, the Tennessee House changed how the law handles charges related to kidnapping and certain sexual offenses. As a resident of Tennessee, it is...
Criminal Defense
When can Tennessee police officers lawfully search someone’s vehicle?
Police officers typically want to solve as many criminal cases as they can. They are always on the lookout for signs of legal infractions. Sometimes, officers will begin an interaction based on one issue and then look for a more serious criminal issue. A traffic stop...
Could your social media activity hurt your case?
If you are like most American adults, you spend a relatively significant amount of time engaged on social media platforms. These resources are valuable in that they can keep people connected and invested in various concerns and causes in ways that would be difficult...
Parole violations and their repercussions in Tennessee
Parole is a form of supervised release granted to individuals who have served a portion of their prison sentences. In 2020, the National Institute of Corrections reported the number of parolees in Tennessee was 12,407. While parole offers an opportunity for...
Robbery vs. Aggravated Robbery in Tennessee
Robbery is a serious crime that carries hefty penalties. In Tennessee, robbery becomes aggravated robbery when an individual commits a robbery with aggravating factors. These factors elevate the offense to a more serious one. Robbery Tennessee defines robbery as the...
The police don’t always need a warrant to enter your house
U.S. citizens who are homeowners certainly do have a right to privacy. In many cases, the police are not allowed to enter someone’s home without a warrant. This also goes for cases where the person doesn’t own the home, such as if they are renting an apartment. The...
When lawyers fail their clients during criminal trials
Anyone who has been accused of a criminal offense has a right to legal representation in all but the most minor of cases. Their attorney can educate them about the law, help them develop a defense strategy and represent them in court. A lawyer's expertise and...
Why talking to the police as an innocent person can be a mistake
When police officers in Tennessee arrest someone or begin investigating them based on suspicion of their involvement in criminal activity, the suspect has certain rights. People have constitutional protection from unreasonable searches and inappropriate police officer...
Do you know your 4th Amendment rights?
In the ever-evolving legal rights and freedoms landscape, every citizen needs to be well-informed about their constitutional protections. One of the cornerstones of these protections is the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution. The Fourth Amendment is a...
3 questions and answers about police investigations
Just because the police are conducting an investigation does not mean they’re going to make an arrest. They have to spend time gathering evidence and talking to people. If you’re being questioned as a part of an investigation, you may simply be a person of interest,...