In Memphis, sex crimes, including possession of child pornography, are very serious for those who are accused of them. The public has a tendency to assume people are guilty of sex crimes even if they haven't been convicted. Due to this automatic guilty assumption by...
Violent crimes such as robbery are often a shock to members of the public here in the Memphis area. No one wants his or her possessions stolen and when they are stolen, and everyone wants whomever did it to be punished. For this reason alone, the stakes can be high...
If there is anything that gets the public more worked up, it is guns in schools. When a person is caught bringing a gun into school they are immediately believed to be guilty, regardless of whatever reason they have for carrying it. The Memphis public has zero...
Robbery is a crime that society does not tolerate. Violent crimes such as robbery usually result in stiff penalties that include jail time because of society's intolerance of such actions.Memphis police are searching for two men who impersonated Memphis police...
Violent crimes such as robbery are not tolerated in today's society. A person who is accused of such a crime faces an uphill battle, both in court and in society. Society tends to believe a person is guilty until proven innocent of violent crimes. For those who have...
Murder is considered one of the most violent crimes a person can commit. Because of its severity, the public generally believes the suspect who is accused of the murder is guilty regardless of the outcome of the legal proceedings. A person's reputation can be ruined...
Drug charges in Memphis can be serious. Those who are convicted of drug possession and drug trafficking can face large fines and jail time. Public perception of those who are convicted of drug crimes is negative. Sometimes police make mistakes and people can be...
When a person takes another person's car in a violent manner it is considered a car jacking. A car jacking is a serious crime and if convicted can result in jail time. The public doesn't have a high tolerance for those accused of violent crimes even if they are not...
Drug crimes and drug charges in Memphis carry serious consequences for those who are accused. In addition to legal consequences, just being arrested and not even convicted can be detrimental for a person's reputation. The public may already believe the defendant is...
Police raids for drugs happen quite frequently in Tennessee and can catch the attention of members of the public, particularly when covered in the media. The operations often have months of investigation and many times lots of people are arrested in the sting...
