Tennessee law recognizes different levels of crimes involving the killing of another, including first-degree murder. First-degree murder in Tennessee is the most serious murder charge a person can face. There are three types of first-degree murder: premeditated...
White collar crimes are not violent in nature. However, that doesn’t mean they aren’t serious crimes. Fraud, embezzlement and other financial crimes committed in Memphis can lead to prison time, even if it is your first offense. Even credit card fraud, which might...
If you find yourself in a situation where your loved one has been arrested and accused of committing a serious drug crime, it can be an intimidating experience. However, you are not alone in this situation. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 80% of...
You can only advocate for your rights properly when you understand what rights you have. Too many people in Tennessee don't understand their protections under federal and state laws. That lack of information leaves them vulnerable to underhanded tactics commonly used...
In the hierarchy of violent criminal offenses, there's a little question that murder sits very close to the top. When you or someone you love winds up facing murder charges in Tennessee, creating a criminal defense strategy may be the only thing standing between the...
The United States has the largest inmate population in the world, six times the incarceration rate of Canada, five times that of the United Kingdom, and four times the rate of Australia. The U.S. averages 2.2 million inmates per day while the latest figures show...
You have just been released from prison and are determined to take your life in a different direction; away from your past, away from your mistakes and away from the reputation you currently hold. At The Law Offices of [nap_names...
At The Law Office of & , there is one thing that we wish everybody knew before they came to our office with a criminal defense case. It is simple:...
A criminal conviction in Memphis can leave one facing an uncertain future once they have fulfilled all of the requirements that justice demands be served for their crime. Their ability to succeed may depend largely on what resources are available to them at the...
Involuntary manslaughter is an illegal act in Tennessee. It includes several different kinds of killings that were a result of reckless, grossly negligent or unlawful actions. Involuntary manslaughter charges may be filed when a person kills another as a result of...
