A driving under the influence (DUI) charge is a serious criminal offense that can lead to major fines, license revocation and incarceration. Yet, despite all of these penalties, people constantly drive after drinking. Why would people ignore the law? Oftentimes,...
Gun violence is something that happens all across the United States. You often hear people talk about total numbers of deaths when trying to determine the scope of the issue. However, it’s important to note that total numbers don’t actually tell the story. You need to...
When law enforcement officers show up at your home, office or other property and present you with a search warrant, it can leave a person in shock. Searches are often scheduled for early morning or other times when people will be caught off-guard. Officers or agents...
For many individuals accused of breaking the law in Tennessee, a criminal conviction is the end of their options. They will have to serve their sentences and move on with their lives, even if they still maintain their own innocence. In some scenarios, those recently...
Frequently, driving under the influence (DUI) charges are technical infractions and therefore victimless crimes. No one gets hurt or even suffers any property damage, but a driver who has had too much to drink will still potentially face jail time and the loss of...
If the police stop you on suspicion of drunk driving, understanding how to behave will increase your chances of a successful resolution. The pressure of the situation, however, means that some people do things that worsen their situation. Here are two you should...
If you find yourself upon a sobriety checkpoint, you need to slow down and follow the police instructions. If they wave you through, carry on, but if they tell you to stop, do so. Failing to stop could cause you a lot of problems because the police will likely assume...
Both the Fourth Amendment and prior court rulings determine what kind of police activity is legal during an investigation. Frequently, police officers need a warrant if they want to search someone's living space. Some police officers get around the requirement for a...
While many drugs can be purchased over the counter or with a prescription, many drugs aren’t commonly sold for public consumption. Some drugs are even declared “illegal” and cannot be prescribed. Who decides what makes a drug illegal? The Drug Enforcement...
These days, everybody in law enforcement is on high alert for drugs that may be passing through the nation’s highways and byways on their way to various illicit markets. There’s no denying that drug trafficking is a problem in the United States, but an even bigger...
