The U.S. Supreme Court recently handed down a ruling that offers hope for individuals serving life behind bars for indiscretions committed as teens. The decision piggybacks off of a 2012 U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Four years ago, SCOTUS struck down a law that allowed...
In Memphis, drunk driving is a serious crime. Police are always on the lookout for those who appear to be driving while drunk. If a person is convicted of drunk driving there can be very serious penalties including license suspension.A driver suspected of being drunk...
Because businesses in Tennessee and other states in the United States can greatly impact interstate and even foreign commerce, if it is believed that a business is engaging in certain illegal activities, this could lead to charges of a federal crime. Racketeering is...
Most Memphis residents have heard of using fingerprints to catch a criminal. Many people have their prints on file with the police department. But are fingerprints actually enough to convict a person of a crime? For those facing an arrest this can make the difference...
Most Memphis residents are familiar with the crime rate in their city. It seems like every time you turn on the local news there are more reports of violent crimes such as murder. This past weekend has been no exception.Four people were shot and killed this past...
When a person is convicted of a crime, serves their time in jail and is out on probation they are usually careful to not commit a parole violation. Many people want to end their probation time early so that they can resume their day to day life. There are a few things...
With New Year's Eve quickly approaching Memphis residents should remember that a drunk driving conviction can be life-altering. A criminal defense attorney with experience in drunk driving knows the things that may go wrong during a DUI arrest and is best positioned...
When a resident of Tennessee is accused of a violent crime, it is likely that he or she will want to take action to avoid the harsh penalties a conviction could carry. Criminal charges for assault and battery could have serious consequences, impacting the personal and...
There is an unavoidable stigma for those who are charged with sex crimes in Tennessee that can affect their lives in a profoundly negative way. This is the case regardless of the accuracy of the allegations. It is with this in mind that those who are dealing with...
As a previous post discussed, following a criminal charge, the accused could face parole or probation. While in some cases this occurs when an individual is released from jail or prison following a sentence, others could receive this penalty in place of incarceration...
