The idea of predictive policing sounds like something created by science fiction writers. Yet, this technology does exist. The police can use a computer model that will tell them where it believes crime will take place. It does this by studying past data and making...
Criminal Defense
Can I boost the odds of winning a criminal appeal?
If you are convicted of a crime, and you believe an error was committed, you may appeal your conviction. An appeal is not a new trial, however. Rather, it is a petition to the appellate court to review the trial process and determine if the trial court was right in...
2 times the Fourth Amendment won’t protect against home searches
Individuals in the United States benefit from constitutional protections that limit the authority of state figures, like police officers. The Constitution and the Bill of Rights protect people from overreaches of state authority in different situations. The Fourth...
What’s the role of a warrant in a home search?
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government, including police officers. Generally, law enforcement needs a search warrant issued by a judge to search your home. There are a few...
Was your trial lawyer ineffective?
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...
Are you facing vehicular homicide or vehicular assault charges?
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...
What should you know about search warrants?
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...
What mistakes do people make during police encounters?
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...
How seriously should you take robbery charges in Tennessee?
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...
When can the police search your body or frisk you?
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...