Police surveillance in Tennessee can happen for many reasons. Officers may be gathering evidence, watching suspected criminal activity or investigating serious offenses. Understanding what’s legal and what to look for can help you stay informed and protect your...
White-collar criminal charges include embezzlement, money laundering and various types of fraud. Financial crimes may not seem as serious as violent crimes, but they can have a devastating impact on victims. As such, aggressive prosecution is common in cases involving...
When you're suspected of a crime, the police may want to ask you questions. It is natural to defend yourself or explain your side. However, talking to the police can carry serious risks. Below are some key points about the dangers of speaking up and your protections...
When people talk about identity theft, they often think about anonymous parties using the internet to access and store the personal identifying information of others. Parties engaged in digital identity theft trade information, including Social Security numbers and...
A person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is often the main factor considered in a DUI case in Tennessee. Technically, officers can arrest someone if they’re impaired, even if they’re under the legal limit, or if they are impaired by drugs, prescription medications...
When someone is convicted of murder, the deceased’s loved ones are usually given a chance before sentencing to tell the court how the crime has affected their lives emotionally, physically and financially. In Tennessee, this is a right protected by law. Victim impact...
In some criminal cases, a lengthy investigation results in police officers identifying a specific suspect. They go to a judge and obtain a search warrant. Once a judge has signed a search warrant, police officers can gain access to a private residence or even...
If you stand accused of a crime, it is important to understand the full range of consequences you could face. Especially when offered a plea deal, it can be easy to zone in on the immediate sentence and perhaps consider it a deal worth accepting. Yet the consequences...
The Fourth Amendment generally protects people from inappropriate searches of their property, as well as questionable seizures of their assets. Police officers can conduct searches when they have warrants or permission from individuals. They can also conduct searches...
The justice system is set up to err on the side of allowing guilty people to go free in order to avoid false convictions. However, it’s very clear that these false convictions still happen. For instance, DNA evidence has exonerated hundreds of people who were...
