The right to use self-defense to protect yourself is one that people have all over the country. If you honestly believe that you are in imminent danger and you could be killed or suffer serious physical harm, you can use force to defend yourself. You can also use...
Being accused of assaulting someone can be a devastating experience. Besides the damage to your reputation, the penalties and collateral consequences if you are convicted are bound to hang over your head for a pretty long time. Still, it helps to understand that you...
A conviction for a violent crime like murder or assault could have serious legal implications. If you are charged with a violent crime, it is in your best interest that you take action to defend yourself and avoid the harsh penalties that may come with a conviction....
In Tennessee, robbery is a violent crime that carries stiff penalties for those convicted. Regardless of the circumstances, anybody facing charges needs to take immediate steps to protect their legal interests. Here are some tips to keep in mind as your situation...
If you get arrested or fall under investigation for murder or another violent crime, your first instinct is to defend yourself. If you are frightened about your future, you might find it difficult to resist your self-preservation instincts. Many feel compelled to...
In Tennessee, law enforcement can charge defendants with one of several crimes after a victim dies. If the death was intentional, the prosecution typically responds aggressively. Possible charges for an intentional death include murder and homicide. In some...
If someone asks you which criminal charges are the most serious, you might say murder, manslaughter and other violent crimes. These offenses are indeed treated seriously in Memphis, Tennessee criminal courts. A conviction on such charges typically means the loss of...
In Virginia, it is illegal to touch people without their consent, to cause bodily harm to another or to make them fear for their own physical safety. You could face assault charges if you cause bodily injury to someone, offend them through physical touch or cause them...
Defendants who have been charged with a violent crime often rely on their right to protect themselves as a legal defense. The terms “Castle Doctrine” and “Stand Your Ground” laws are often tossed around in these kinds of cases. Both refer to the laws in various...
The use of a deadly weapon is usually what separates standard robbery offenses from aggravated robbery charges in Tennessee. Anything from a rifle to a fire ax could be a deadly weapon that strikes fear into the victim of a theft crime and compels them to comply with...
