Employees may steal from their employers. In some cases, it’s a minor issue, such as taking office supplies home. In other cases, it’s a major issue, such as the theft of electronics. In still other cases, it could be a widespread embezzlement scheme involving...
Drug possession and drug trafficking are both crimes in Tennessee, but they are each separate crimes with separate elements that the prosecution needs to prove for the court to convict you of either crime. However, the severity of the crimes varies significantly,...
Tennessee recognizes DUI manslaughter as vehicular homicide. However, it does have specific laws that take into consideration the role of alcohol in the incident. Vehicular homicide is a serious offense that recognizes when a person operates a vehicle under the...
In the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, a city known for its soulful vibes and rich cultural tapestry, individuals may find themselves at a crossroads when it comes to the use of non-prescribed drugs. The legal landscape surrounding unauthorized drug consumption is...
You’re on the way home one night when red and blue lights start flashing behind you. You pull over to the side of the road. Your heart is hammering in your chest because it’s been a long time since the police pulled you over. It makes you nervous and you are worried...
Like many other legal terms, the word alibi comes from Latin. It means “elsewhere”, showing that the person was in another location at the time of the alleged crime. Their alibi, they believe, demonstrates that they were not involved. But just having an alibi doesn’t...
The Fourth Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. This means police officers generally cannot enter your home without a warrant. Despite that fact, there are some exceptions. There are strict standards for warrantless...
Recent legislative developments in Tennessee have brought significant alterations to the legal landscape. On March 13, 2023, the Tennessee House changed how the law handles charges related to kidnapping and certain sexual offenses. As a resident of Tennessee, it is...
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...
Police officers typically want to solve as many criminal cases as they can. They are always on the lookout for signs of legal infractions. Sometimes, officers will begin an interaction based on one issue and then look for a more serious criminal issue. A traffic stop...
