When George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four was published, it may have caused some of its readers to fear omnipresent government surveillance. Today, thanks to the popularity of camera phones and social networking services like Facebook, it appears some people are...
Federal drug charges are always serious. That's why it's important to make sure that federal prosecutors are following the letter of the law when they are trying to make a case against someone. The recent end of a drug case in another state revealed that maybe the...
It may be of no surprise to readers in the Memphis area that it is illegal to be involved in online child pornography. But readers may not know that such involvement can result in federal criminal charges. Recently, a sheriff's deputy in another state was arrested on...
Tennessee country music fans may be interested in knowing the latest criminal charges that have been filed against Randy Travis. He was arrested on Aug. 7 in Texas on suspicion of drunk driving, and he may also be facing a grand jury indictment on a violent felony, in...
Being accused of a sex crime is a frightening experience. We all know how society treats those who face sex crimes charges. People are quick to judge, even before a conviction is obtained. Despite this, when facing a sex crime charges, it's important to know your...
Returning to civilian life after military service is an extremely difficult process for many veterans in Memphis and throughout the nation. In fact, the Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that between 7 and 10 percent of all people who are incarcerated are also...
When someone in Memphis, Tennessee, is arrested on drug charges, they are no doubt aware that these sorts of accused crimes are taken very seriously by the criminal justice system. Not only do those who are convicted face potential punishments including jail time and...
The word is out about synthetic marijuana. Lawmakers in Tennessee and throughout the country have so far tried their best to outlaw certain chemical compounds that have been proven to be dangerous when consumed. But manufacturers of synthetic marijuana, even as they...
It wouldn't be a bad idea to start this criminal law blog with a post that examines the relationship between police officers and criminal defense attorneys.It's a misconception that criminal defense attorneys do not get along with police officers. Because they work to...
