Murder cases are often not as clear-cut as simply saying that one person killed another person and then checking to see if they have an alibi or not. They can be incredibly complex. One of the best examples is when a death happens during the commission of a felony. ...
Violent Crimes
26-year-old faces vehicular homicide charges after crash
Traffic accidents happen all the time in Memphis and throughout the country. Although someone is usually blamed for causing these incidents, it isn’t all that often that criminal charges result from a traffic accident. But, that appears to be the case in a recent car...
Car salesmen allegedly killed by unhappy customer
Car salesmen have a difficult job: selling a complex machine to persons who don’t understand how the machine works. The job is often made more difficult by irate customers for whom the machine does not meet expectations. This situation can often be resolved by...
Violent crimes and aggravated robbery can land you in prison
With an aggravated robbery charge, the assumption is that the person who was committing the robbery was armed with a deadly weapon at the time, inflicted bodily harm or had an accomplice. The threat of bodily harm can also be included in the definition of an...
Memphis residents fed up with violent crime
Murder is generally regarded as the ultimate crime. In Memphis, those who are accused of murder can face an uphill battle in court because of how aggressively prosecuted their case can be. Memphis residents do not have a tolerance for those who are accused of murder...
Pregnant woman allegedly murdered
Many Memphis residents are likely concerned about the high crime rate in their city. Sometimes, it can seem like every newspaper story or television report involves a violent crime such as murder. Because Memphis residents are so tired of violent crime in their city...
Multiple people killed in Memphis over the weekend
Most Memphis residents are familiar with the crime rate in their city. It seems like every time you turn on the local news there are more reports of violent crimes such as murder. This past weekend has been no exception.Four people were shot and killed this past...
What are some assault and battery defense options?
When a resident of Tennessee is accused of a violent crime, it is likely that he or she will want to take action to avoid the harsh penalties a conviction could carry. Criminal charges for assault and battery could have serious consequences, impacting the personal and...
Man threatens to kill woman at Memphis Walmart
In Memphis, violent crimes like assault are aggressively prosecuted. An assault conviction can bring serious penalties and a long prison sentence.A man has been accused of threatening to kill a woman at a Memphis area Walmart. The woman told police that the defendant...
An overview of Tennessee assault and battery charges
In Tennessee, violent crimes such as assault and battery are taken seriously. They can carry penalties such as a prison sentence and fines. There are different types of assault that can lead to a misdemeanor or felony charge.An assault can either be a misdemeanor or a...

