Being accused of a crime can be a difficult time for any defendant; however, some alleged crimes could be more emotionally taxing for suspects to deal with. Accusations of a sex crime could greatly impact the personal and professional life of the accused....
In recent years, the media have been reporting often about the problem of sexual abuse on college campuses. Everyone seems to agree that it's a problem, but everyone -- college administrators, police, government agencies and media reporters -- seems to have a hard...
Many people may have heard the terms parole and probation and wondered what each refers to and what the differences between the two are. Parole and probation have some similarities and some differences. Probation is generally used instead of incarceration and includes...
A teenager who has been stopped by police and accused of drunk driving in Tennessee can face serious consequences. Drunk driving is not a crime tolerated by many in Tennessee and the penalties continue to get harsher. Underage drinking and driving can carry...
When a person has been arrested for a crime in Tennessee, they can feel scared and not in control. Law enforcement officials can be intimidating and it can be hard to know what is going on with your case. One major a question a person who has been recently arrested...
A court, on its own, or at the behest of a probation and parole officer, the defendant, or even the district attorney can seek to modify conditions of probation. However, the process is complex, and courts do not take it lightly.Probation is a situation where a...
When there is an incident of domestic assault, the accusations can be flying from all directions. Domestic assault is a major problem across Memphis and the United States. But because it is such an emotional situation, stories can be embellished and circumstances...
It seems like child pornography is everywhere these days. Our online culture with its smart phones and tablets may be leading the rise in cases but it's important for everyone to know that Tennessee takes these sex crimes seriously.Many parents would be stunned to see...
Memphis residents are used to crime being on the news almost every night. The media seems to enjoy extensively covering violent crimes and drug crimes. For those who are accused of such crimes and are facing drug charges or allegations of a weapons violation, it may...
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a hate crime is defined as a criminal offense such as murder or arson that is committed with an added underlying motivation that is fueled by bias.The U.S. Congress has dubbed the official definition of a hate crime as...
