With the summer holiday season upon us, it is important for Memphis residents to keep important laws in mind. As we discussed last week, a person who is found guilty of a DUI could face many charges, fines and even license revocations. It is best to play it safe so...
In the state of Tennessee, driving under the influence is a serious offense. Those who are convicted of the crime could face hefty fines, jail time and license revocation. So what are the laws regarding DUI in Tennessee?Anyone who has a blood alcohol level or BAC of...
Tennessee residents should be interested to know that a current Greene County, Tennessee Commissioner, who also happens to be a retired high school principal, has been charged by police with soliciting a woman to engage in prostitution. Police reports indicate that...
Drug crimes in Memphis are aggressively prosecuted. Media coverage of those who have been charged with these drug crimes can be over the top and make it seem like they are guilty before they are proven so. Additionally, the penalties faced upon conviction can be...
If an individual was convicted of certain sex crimes, then that person's name will need to be listed on the sex offender registry. While getting one's name taken off the Tennessee sex offender registry can be quite a challenging and lengthy process, it is nevertheless...
In Tennessee, as in the rest of the United States, drug manufacturing is a serious crime. The legal system does not tolerate those who are accused of drug manufacturing and a person who is convicted of such crimes can face serious consequences.Drug manufacturing is a...
Of all the crimes that can be committed in Tennessee, murder is perhaps the most serious. Murder is not tolerated in the Memphis area and those who are found guilty of the crime almost always face an aggressive prosecution. However, even those violent crimes that fall...
Tennessee residents may be aware that police had been closely watching the deluge of visitors who came to the City of Nashville to attend the annual meeting of the National Rifle Association recently. Over 70,000 members were expected to attend the meeting. According...
Being accused of drunk driving can be disastrous for anyone's reputation, but this it may be especially true when the accused is a public figure. A Tennessee state representative is now facing such a situation, and the effect they have on his reputation and job...
Memphis residents who have been accused of a crime may find the criminal justice system confusing and scary. When a person is convicted of a crime, often the convictions do not come from a trial but from plea negotiations with the prosecution. A defendant who wishes...
