With the holidays quickly approaching crimes such as identity theft will be widespread. These crimes are becoming more and more common now that quite a bit of personal data is stored online. The penalties for being convicted of such crimes in Tennessee are...
Many recent news stories have included stories of teachers, coaches and spiritual leaders who have had sexual relations with their students and athletes. The media coverage for these crimes can be intense. Those who are accused of these crimes can face felony charges,...
Memphis residents do not tolerate those who assault others. Although Memphis crime is high, residents demand that those who are facing assault charges be severely punished. Memphis residents and law enforcement aggressively prosecute those who have been charged with...
Eyewitness testimony is frequently used in courtrooms in Memphis and all over the U.S. in criminal defense trials. This testimony has been seen as reliable in identifying perpetrators and recounting alleged criminal offenses. But, recently, evidence has come out...
Residents of Memphis have little tolerance for violent crimes such as assault. Although crime is common in Memphis, those charged with violent crimes can be aggressively prosecuted by the police. Those who are accused and convicted of an assault can face a lengthy...
In a recent blog, the topic of search and seizure was discussed. Specifically, how it relates to drug charges. Drug crimes are common in Memphis. Many of these crimes are brought to the attention of authorities because of a search and seizure.A search and seizure is a...
Drug crimes in Memphis are common, and those who are convicted could endure serious penalties for the charges they face. Often, a search and seizure by authorities leads to the drug charges. But an illegal search and seizure can make it difficult or impossible for...
Memphis residents who have a criminal record know how hard life can be with that kind of baggage. It can be next to impossible to find a good job, and a personal and professional reputation can be ruined with other long-term consequences and penalties. An expungement...
Violent crimes in Memphis, like in many large cities, occur frequently. They are often energetically covered by local media. Unfortunately for those who are accused of violent crimes such as murder, the criminal matters can be frightening.A Memphis man has been...
Anytime a Memphis resident turns on the news, a crime of some nature is mentioned. So what do all of those criminal charges mean? In the following paragraphs we will break down the three general types of criminal charges that a person may face.There are three general...
