Facing criminal charges on a federal level can often have lasting impacts. As a result, individuals who are accused of white collar crimes or federal crimes often want to gain more information on their situations. Criminal proceedings for such predicaments can often be complicated, and therefore, accused parties will certainly want to better understand their options for handling their cases.

One man in Tennessee is currently facing charges after recently being taken into custody. The allegations relate to voter fraud in connection with the Nov. 2016 election. It was unclear what may have caused the man to come under suspicion of such activity. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has apparently been working on the case as it issued a statement on the man’s arrest.

The report went on to state that the allegations against the man relate to improper registration for voting and false entries on voter documents. He was booked into a county jail after his arrest, and his bond was set at $5,000. It was unclear whether he was still in custody at the time of the report. It was also not mentioned whether the 54-year-old man had obtained legal representation.

When dealing with accusations of white collar crimes, it is easy for parties to not fully know what to expect from the situation. Luckily, this man and other Tennessee residents accused in similar events have the opportunity to gain reliable legal information on their specific predicaments. Additionally, knowledgeable legal counsel could help them better determine their best possible methods for defending against criminal allegations.

Source: U.S. News & World Report, “Tennessee Man Arrested on Voter Fraud Charges“, Oct. 5, 2017