Memphis residents are probably familiar with the crimes that plague the city. Those who face allegations of serious crimes know that these crimes can be aggressively prosecuted. A criminal conviction can bring years in prison, along with fines, a criminal record and a ruined personal and professional reputation.
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An overview of expungement
Memphis residents who have a criminal record know how hard life can be with that kind of baggage. It can be next to impossible to find a good job, and a personal and professional reputation can be ruined with other long-term consequences and penalties. An expungement can help a person with a criminal record.
Man robbed and shot while in his backyard
Memphis residents hope to raise their families in relatively safe neighborhoods . Unfortunately, as in all cities, residents cannot prevent all unsafe activity and crimes such as robbery does occur. Memphis police try to make sure those responsible for the crimes are caught and prosecuted. This aggressive prosecution can be intimidating for those accused of a crime.
Multiple people shot in Memphis Saturday night
Violent crimes such as assault occur frequently in Memphis. Residents of Memphis don't tolerate these crimes, as they typically create a blight on the neighborhood and injure innocent people. A criminal conviction for a violent crime can bring a long prison sentence and a tarnished reputation.
Two separate shootings in Memphis injure multiple people
Mother's Day is a holiday where most Americans celebrate their mother and all that she has done for them. Unfortunately this past Sunday, Mother's Day turned violent in Memphis with at least ten people shot. Those who are charged with serious crimes such as assault need to have a strong criminal defense to defend themselves in court.
Man arrested for double murder
People who are accused of violent crimes such as murder in Memphis can often be overwhelmed. These accusations are very serious and a criminal conviction can bring severe penalties. However, the public has little tolerance for violent crimes and can often convict a person before they are even brought to trial. The effect on a person's personal and professional life can be devastating.
Man attempts to kidnap teenager at Memphis Olive Garden
Kidnapping crimes in Memphis are rare, but to their victims, they can be quite scary. But sometimes accusations of kidnapping occur and reputations can be ruined just by being accused of such a serious crime.
Silent robber allegedly strikes at bank inside Cordova Kroger
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.
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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.
Convictions for violent crimes create problems later in life
One of the characteristics common among young people here in Tennessee and across the country is experiencing the pleasant naiveté of not understanding how every action taken in life builds upon each other. Children and young adults often fail to see how their actions today will impact their opportunities tomorrow, and for the unfortunate few who partake in and are convicted of violent crimes, they may fail to realize that they are setting themselves up for struggles long after their prison sentences end.