There are many Memphis residents who have been on probation or are currently on probation. Probation can be required after jail or prison time has been served. It can also be ordered instead of incarceration. The conditions of probation will vary depending on the...
No matter the cause, reason or situation, being arrested is not an easy position for Tennessee residents to be in. Facing criminal charges often means the accused could endure harsh penalties; however, many defendants worry how a criminal conviction could impact his...
With Halloween coming this weekend convicted sex offenders in Tennessee are being singled out for heightened scrutiny by law enforcement authorities. A sex crimes conviction can seriously affect a person's personal life and the Halloween season is no exception.The...
Many Memphis residents have had the experience of being pulled over for drunk driving. Drunk driving is a serious offense in Tennessee and those who have been arrested should know that a lot can be at stake if they are convicted.When a person is arrested for drunk...
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...
