Those facing murder charges may mount one of several common defense strategies. Some seek to exclude or reevaluate evidence. Others provide an alibi or show that there is another likely suspect who committed the crime. Raising an affirmative defense to assert that a...
Accidents can happen in an instant. When firearms are involved, a single mistake can have serious consequences. Even if a shooting is unintentional, prosecutors may still pursue charges if your actions showed a disregard for safety. By understanding how the law...
A first-degree murder charge can change everything in an instant. Your freedom, reputation, and future are all at stake. From the moment charges are filed, every decision matters. Even small mistakes can have lasting effects. Acting quickly and strategically,...
Homicides occur when someone dies from a non-natural cause. These are typically divided into different categories, two of which are murder and manslaughter. Tennessee has specific classifications in each of these categories that depend on the circumstances surrounding...
When someone is convicted of murder, the deceased’s loved ones are usually given a chance before sentencing to tell the court how the crime has affected their lives emotionally, physically and financially. In Tennessee, this is a right protected by law. Victim impact...
Unless you're watching a low-budget slasher flick, murder is rarely a laughing matter. In the real world, and particularly in Tennessee, understanding the nuances of murder charges can mean the difference between a horror movie and a real-life nightmare. In that...
Tennessee's Stand Your Ground law has profound implications, particularly when invoked as a defense in murder cases. The ability to claim self-defense under the Stand Your Ground law can mean the difference between conviction and acquittal for those accused of murder....
Actions that cause physical harm to other people are often crimes. The law in Tennessee makes it illegal to intentionally injure another person. State prosecutors can also bring charges against someone for their involvement in another person's death even if their...
Being investigated or arrested for murder in Tennessee is a terrifying experience. A conviction for first-degree murder can pose consequences including lifetime incarceration. Fear can cloud your judgment, but taking the right steps immediately could make a...
The crime of passion defense is often used in situations where someone has lost their life. Another individual has been accused of taking that life, but they claim that it wasn’t murder. It was just a crime of passion. For example, say that someone is supposed to be...
