For someone accused of a criminal offense in Tennessee, few charges are more intimidating than murder charges. First-degree murder, in particular, is so serious that it could result in life in prison. There are typically three penalties that may apply after a guilty...
The courts have to interpret existing laws and apply them to criminal cases, family law matters and civil lawsuits. Sometimes, the courts that initially hear a case make a mistake, at which point either party involved in the matter might appeal the final decision....
You may have heard of the fruit of the poisonous tree. This is a doctrine that is sometimes applied to legal cases, influencing the way that evidence is analyzed in criminal court. If you're facing charges, especially if they're very serious charges for something like...
Murder charges can seriously impact the rest of your life and livelihood. In addition to jail time, having a violent crime like murder attached to your record could make it difficult to move forward after your sentence. It is essential to have a strong defense...
You may be facing criminal charges right now and not be sure if there is anyone who is really going to listen to the truth about what happened. You might feel that it’s necessary to leave out some of the details that don’t make you look good when you talk with others...
If you look at the historic trend for murder rates in the United States, you'll see that it is generally a decline. There are certain times when the rates spike, so it's not a perfectly downward slope, but there is an overall decline over the decades. For instance,...
Statistically, the police know that it's more likely for DUI stops to occur at night. They may also be able to identify areas where these stops are most common, such as the local bar and entertainment district. Using this reasoning, it would make sense that the police...
The development of DNA technology has forever changed criminal cases. DNA evidence can now be analyzed and provide solid proof of whether or not someone was involved in an alleged crime. One thing that this has highlighted is how unfair the justice system can be...
Fentanyl is a drug that has many useful features. It can almost immediately wipe out pain following a surgery and has excellent results when even very small amounts are used. Unfortunately, fentanyl is an opioid that has a high risk of being abused. Sometimes, it is...
Facing criminal charges is a frightening situation for many defendants, especially those who are facing a first charge. There are a lot of things that happen when you’re facing criminal charges. For someone who’s facing drug charges, there’s a chance of going through...
