If you or your loved ones are battling criminal charges, there is one factor that may raise the possibility of additional charges depending on whether you had a firearm on your person. Understanding how the law addresses this situation can better prepare you for what...
If you have been arrested by the police, it is important to understand your rights. Some of these will be read to you during the arrest, and they are known as your Miranda rights. If these rights are violated, it can have a major impact on both the outcome of your...
Being stopped on suspicion of impaired driving can be a stressful experience. During these encounters, law enforcement officers often rely on field sobriety tests as part of their investigation. Many drivers are surprised to learn that these tests are not always as...
Getting pulled over by the police is always stressful, especially late at night after leaving a club or a party. A simple traffic stop for a broken taillight or speeding can change your entire life in just a few minutes. If the officer finds a firearm in your vehicle,...
Insider trading investigations often begin with what appears to be an ordinary stock transaction. However, when regulators believe a trade was influenced by confidential information unavailable to the public, serious criminal allegations may follow. Federal...
Facing a repeat driving under the influence (DUI) charge in Tennessee is a serious step beyond your first offense. The stakes are considerably higher and the repercussions can be far-reaching. Thus, understanding where you stand and knowing your rights is the first...
Yes, DUI checkpoints are legal in Tennessee. These are also often referred to as sobriety checkpoints. These differ substantially from traditional DUI traffic stops. In a normal stop, the police officer needs to have reasonable suspicion to pull over the car. Officers...
Drug possession charges in Tennessee might seem simple at first. However, several factors can shape how serious your situation may become. As a result, two cases that look similar on the surface can lead to very different outcomes. When you understand what affects...
Those facing murder charges may mount one of several common defense strategies. Some seek to exclude or reevaluate evidence. Others provide an alibi or show that there is another likely suspect who committed the crime. Raising an affirmative defense to assert that a...
Few criminal charges create as much confusion as conspiracy. Many people assume that a crime must actually happen before anyone can be arrested or prosecuted. Others downplay their involvement, believing that minor actions cannot make them culpable. Such assumptions...
