Here in Memphis, residents generally enjoy a safe, high quality life. So when allegations of sex crimes arise in an otherwise quiet neighborhood, community members and law enforcement go into high alert mode. Particularly when a suspect is still at large, there is a...
Memphis residents may find it interesting to learn that the city of Memphis has thousands of rape kits that have not yet been tested. A recent lawsuit against the city of Memphis alleges that there are more than 12,000 kits which have not undergone testing.The class...
Violent crimes, such as robbery, are not tolerated in Memphis. The community has an understanding that those who commit such crimes should be punished to the fullest extent of the law.A local Memphis optometrist was severely beaten and robbed recently in his...
Violent crimes such as rape and robbery are not tolerated in the Memphis community and convictions often involve long prison sentences. When these acts are performed against elderly people the crimes become even more egregious.An elderly Memphis woman was reportedly...
Memphis residents believe peace is important in their communities. Some also believe that the way to forging peace is through harsh sentences for those convicted of violent crimes. When violent crimes such as murder occur, those who are charged with these crimes can...
Memphis residents involved in drug operations should know that these activities can bring serious drug charges. High fines, long prison sentences along with damage to a person's professional and personal reputation can all occur with a conviction. When people are...
Assaults in Memphis, while rare, do happen. Those who are accused of such crimes can face a myriad of charges. A defendant should know his or her legal rights and be prepared to tell his or her side of the story.A Shelby County woman alleges that she was pulled over...
Sex crimes, such as rape, are serious allegations. Defendants who are convicted of such crimes face aggressive prosecution, long prison sentences and permanent damage to reputation.A Memphis woman recently underwent a traumatic event when she was allegedly kidnapped,...
Residents of Memphis know that crimes such as robbery tend not to be tolerated by society. A criminal conviction can mean a long prison sentence as well as permanent damage to a convicted offender's reputation.A SunTrust bank inside a Cordova Kroger was recently...
Halloween is a major holiday for thousands of children and their families in Memphis. Due to the number of people that kids encounter on Halloween, the Tennessee Department of Corrections has put forth limitations on offenders who have been convicted of sex...
