It is safe to assume that nearly everyone wants to avoid killing or harming others through their own conduct. Unfortunately, this is a risk when operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Those who take a life by violating DUI laws can face...
White collar criminal charges are worrying enough on their own due to the serious penalties you will face if a court convicts you. Yet many people make things worse for themselves by acting in ways that bring additional charges. Here are three things you should never...
Search warrants play a critical role in protecting individuals while ensuring law enforcement agencies can effectively investigate criminal activity. A search warrant is issued by a judge or magistrate to authorize law enforcement officers to search a specific...
You’ve been convicted of a crime that you did not commit. To many, this sounds like a far-fetched tale that only occurs in novels and TV shows. Well, the truth is that wrongful convictions do happen. In such circumstances, you may think that all hope is lost and that...
Even someone who feels confident that they consistently abide by the law might feel intensely nervous during an encounter with law enforcement professionals. Many people have a natural sense of anxiety when dealing with authority figures, and that nervousness can...
Any police arrest or criminal investigation should be taken seriously. However, some offenses carry harsher consequences than others upon a conviction. Theft, for example, usually comes with more penalties than the average defendant expects. When theft involves...
There are certain scenarios in which judges or other members of the criminal justice system will agree that someone who is technically guilty of a criminal offense does not need to go into or remain in state custody. In cases where someone pleads guilty or gets...
To obtain a driver's license, you have to pass a written test and demonstrate proficiency with specific driving skills in a practical test. Tennessee drivers also have to maintain their licenses by following traffic laws. Too many major traffic violations could cost...
The police pull you over for a traffic stop or show up at your home with a search warrant. They start going through your stuff, only to produce the small package of drugs or maybe a piece of paraphernalia still covered in some kind of drug residue. They quickly...
All DUI charges, even for first-time offenders, are serious and carry the potential of severe penalties. Not only will you possibly lose your license, have to pay fines and go to jail, but the charge can also impact your job, family and personal relationships, too....
