Thanks to movies and television, it is easy to imagine someone accused of a crime attempting to conceal the evidence. Police in Tennessee however, are accusing one man of taking his attempt to another level. According to the reports, the authorities indicated that...
When someone is accused of doing something wrong, it is not uncommon for that person to try to get away, regardless of whether or not the person is guilty. The threat of being arrested can trigger a person's "fight-or-flight" survival instinct, which can make the...
When someone allegedly commits a crime, sometimes that person's state of mind at the time will determine whether or not the person will be punished for the crime and the severity of the punishment. A person's state of mind is often a crucial aspect of a criminal...
Recently, a case in Tennessee demonstrated just how serious a conviction of possession of child pornography can be. A lower court in the Eastern District of Tennessee ordered two convicted sex offenders to each pay over $1 million in restitution to the victim of their...
A recent case in Memphis, Tennessee demonstrates how severe a criminal conviction relating to drugs can be. Recently, federal prosecutors from the U.S. attorney's office for West Tennessee announced that a Tennessee man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for...
Police in Memphis, Tennessee, believe they caught two men behind a recent double homicide. The two men are now facing murder charges.A 22-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder while a 24-year-old man has been charged with attempted first degree...
As readers in Memphis, Tennessee, know, crimes such as credit card fraud and identity theft are not all that uncommon these days due to advancements in technology. A recent case involves 18 people and allegedly included over $200 million in assets.This is exactly the...
As readers in Memphis, Tennessee, well know, the sexual abuse of a child can have serious effects on a child's life. However, the same holds true when a person is wrongfully convicted of child sexual abuse. This is especially true for those who work with children...
Some readers in Memphis, Tennessee may be somewhat familiar with criminal law by watching movies and television shows related to the subject. However, when individuals must confront the criminal justice system for the first time, the experience may be very...
When a prosecutor brings charges against a suspect, it can easy for Memphis, Tennessee, residents to assume they are true. However, it is important to remember that in the criminal justice system, suspects are innocent until proven guilty. Furthermore, a suspect...
