Getting pulled over by the police is always stressful, especially late at night after leaving a club or a party. A simple traffic stop for a broken taillight or speeding can change your entire life in just a few minutes. If the officer finds a firearm in your vehicle,...
Being charged with a crime can negatively impact anyone’s life. While it is natural to feel fear and confusion, it is important to remain focused on the legal options available. In many cases, this begins with challenging how the state gathered the evidence used. In...
Tennessee law separates intentional killings from accidental deaths. Involuntary manslaughter covers cases where someone didn't mean to kill but acted so carelessly that they should face criminal charges. The state organizes involuntary manslaughter into distinct...
Being involved in a homicide investigation can change your life in an instant. Even if you are not the main suspect, the process moves fast and involves a lot of steps that can feel confusing or intimidating. Knowing what typically happens can help you see the bigger...
Sometimes, people who did not intend to commit a crime find themselves facing serious criminal charges. Even typically law-abiding adults could be at risk of life-altering criminal charges if they experience a dangerous, unexpected situation. People generally have a...
Carjacking is a serious felony offense in Tennessee. Those charged with this offense risk lengthy prison sentences, steep fines and a permanent criminal record in the event of a conviction. The crime is defined under Tennessee law as the intentional or knowing taking...
Being questioned about a violent crime like assault or murder can be nothing short of terrifying. Your instinct might be to explain yourself, clear your name and escape the situation. However, when it comes to law enforcement questioning, your right to remain silent...
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 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...
