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...
Police officers generally need a reason to stop any vehicle. They’re not permitted to make random searches as they seek out drunk drivers, for instance, simply, giving numerous drivers breath tests until they find someone who is over the legal limit. They need to have...
If you are like most American adults, you spend a relatively significant amount of time engaged on social media platforms. These resources are valuable in that they can keep people connected and invested in various concerns and causes in ways that would be difficult...
In some ways, embezzlement is similar to theft. In both cases, assets are taken away from one entity – whether it’s a person or a business – and obtained by someone who should not have them. And it is true that embezzlement is a form of theft. But it’s also very...
Parole is a form of supervised release granted to individuals who have served a portion of their prison sentences. In 2020, the National Institute of Corrections reported the number of parolees in Tennessee was 12,407. While parole offers an opportunity for...
A drug charge can be a complicated legal issue to navigate, and it becomes even more complex when it elevates to a federal offense. Unlike state, federal drug charges typically carry stiffer penalties, including longer prison sentences and heftier fines. But what...
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...
U.S. citizens who are homeowners certainly do have a right to privacy. In many cases, the police are not allowed to enter someone’s home without a warrant. This also goes for cases where the person doesn’t own the home, such as if they are renting an apartment. The...
Anyone who has been accused of a criminal offense has a right to legal representation in all but the most minor of cases. Their attorney can educate them about the law, help them develop a defense strategy and represent them in court. A lawyer's expertise and...
