The use of a deadly weapon is usually what separates standard robbery offenses from aggravated robbery charges in Tennessee. Anything from a rifle to a fire ax could be a deadly weapon that strikes fear into the victim of a theft crime and compels them to comply with...
While the criminal justice system is too complex for the average person to understand, most people know that those accused of a crime have the right to an attorney. If someone doesn't have enough money in their savings account to hire their own defense attorney,...
A good joke should be fun for everyone involved. Unfortunately, an entire industry has grown up around pranks that have more shock value than humor. If you play a prank, you need to carefully consider how your actions could be perceived by others -- including your...
When you’re facing serious criminal charges, you really don’t want to contemplate losing at trial -- but you should. Acquittal may be the goal of your trial, but planning your appeal (should you be convicted) is a huge part of your trial process. It’s often wise to...
If you are ever in a position where the police want to search your home and they do not have a warrant, it’s vital that you know your Fourth Amendment rights. With your Fourth Amendment rights, you can turn away officers who are at your door if they do not approach...
To most people, the word “murder” conjures up the intentional and planned killing of another person. However, the law about what constitutes murder is far more inclusive than those people might realize. People can find themselves charged with second-degree...
When police knock at your door, it can be a jarring and startling experience. They have a tendency to knock quite firmly and announce their presence rather loudly. Officers conducting investigations will frequently try to gain entrance to someone's home by asking...
A man in Tennessee is behind bars, accused of fatally shooting three people at the same location. Police were called to the scene in a residential area of Olive Branch at about 1:40 a.m. on January 1. That unnamed caller reported that they had heard shots fired,...
When sending private messages online or telephonically, many of us assume that these will always remain private. However, if a person is suspected to be involved in criminal activity or to have valuable information about a crime, there are many things that law...
It can come as a shock to find yourself accused of health care fraud. When you run a busy medical practice, you may have several people that help you. You probably do not check their every move. Yet, they may be committing fraud under your nose without you knowing....
