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....
When people talk about drug crimes, they understand that they have violated the law in some way, but there can sometimes be confusion over exactly what constitutes an illegal drug. After all, almost anything that impacts your mental or physical state, other than food,...
Everyone in Tennessee has certain basic rights thanks to state law and the federal constitution. One of the most important rights you have when interacting with law enforcement professionals or other state agents is the freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures...
The right to use self-defense to protect yourself is one that people have all over the country. If you honestly believe that you are in imminent danger and you could be killed or suffer serious physical harm, you can use force to defend yourself. You can also use...
