It is common to associate serious crimes with harsh penalties and repercussions Individuals that commit sex crimes in Memphis face an uphill battle in court. Sex crimes face aggressive prosecution from authorities along with high fines and long jail sentences....
Sex Crimes
Sex offender registry can be an obstacle to employment
Being accused of any crime is almost always frightening and overwhelming. Being accused of a sex crime can be even more intimidating. Memphis residents who have been convicted of a sex offense know how hard it is to regain their professional life. A lifetime of being...
Woman claims she was raped while taking out trash
Here in Memphis, residents generally enjoy a safe, high quality life. So when allegations of sex crimes arise in an otherwise quiet neighborhood, community members and law enforcement go into high alert mode. Particularly when a suspect is still at large, there is a...
Thousands of rape kits untested in Memphis
Memphis residents may find it interesting to learn that the city of Memphis has thousands of rape kits that have not yet been tested. A recent lawsuit against the city of Memphis alleges that there are more than 12,000 kits which have not undergone testing.The class...
Elderly woman robbed and assaulted in Memphis home
Violent crimes such as rape and robbery are not tolerated in the Memphis community and convictions often involve long prison sentences. When these acts are performed against elderly people the crimes become even more egregious.An elderly Memphis woman was reportedly...
Alleged rapist drops off Memphis woman at her home
Sex crimes, such as rape, are serious allegations. Defendants who are convicted of such crimes face aggressive prosecution, long prison sentences and permanent damage to reputation.A Memphis woman recently underwent a traumatic event when she was allegedly kidnapped,...
Memphis sex offenders on alert for Halloween
Halloween is a major holiday for thousands of children and their families in Memphis. Due to the number of people that kids encounter on Halloween, the Tennessee Department of Corrections has put forth limitations on offenders who have been convicted of sex...
Woman arrested in Jackson for soliciting teen girl online
Memphis residents know how emotionally charged allegations of online solicitation of minors can be. Those who are accused of this crime can have their reputation permanently ruined even if they are not convicted. Allegations of a sex offense are incredibly serious,...
Memphis resident allegedly found with child pornography
In Memphis, sex crimes, including possession of child pornography, are very serious for those who are accused of them. The public has a tendency to assume people are guilty of sex crimes even if they haven't been convicted. Due to this automatic guilty assumption by...
Tennessee bus driver arrested for child pornography
Those who are accused of child pornography in Tennessee can face an uphill battle, both inside and outside of the courtroom. Neighbors, employers, coworkers and the general public are quick to judge those who are accused of child pornography, even if a conviction...