Individuals have right to defend against Tennessee drug charges
The circumstances under which police charge individuals with alleged crimes can play an important role in their criminal cases. When a person is facing drug charges, he or she may wish to assess the details of the arresting incident and explore how those details may affect his or her decisions. That person may also wish to
Man arrested for drunk driving while child in vehicle
A man in Tennessee is facing a charge of DUI after police said he drank and then drove with a child in the car with him. The mother of the child is also facing charges in connection with the alleged drunk driving incident due to being intoxicated while in the car as well. The child whose parents
Is a felony charge the best way to deal with a tragic overdose?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, deaths from heroin-related overdoses have more than quadrupled since 2010. Nearly 13,000 people died from heroin overdoses in 2015. Despite these warnings, the use of heroin has increased in virtually every demographic group, including those traditionally not associated with heroin, including higher-income households and people with
3 most common white-collar crimes
Perpetrators of so-called “white-collar crimes” often believe that their position in a corporate environment affords them undue privileges. Many people accused of such actions would never consider themselves criminals, in fact, but the law typically sees things differently. Considering its most common forms makes it easier to understand how somebody might fall into a pattern
Common problems with DUI evidence
Tennesse drivers facing DUI charges may overestimate the strength of the evidence against them. Many make the mistake of deciding not to fight the charges, since, in their minds, the case against them has been proven. One reason for this mindset is that DUI evidence generally includes the results of chemical blood alcohol content (BAC) tests. While
A quick guide to marijuana charges in Tennessee
With ever-changing laws and perceptions of marijuana, it can be difficult to understand where the law stands and how it applies to you. Tennessee has even taken steps to reduce penalties — but is it illegal still? The short answer is yes, marijuana is illegal in Tennessee. If you want a more in-depth look at
How using social media can affect your defense
If you have been arrested and are facing charges of a crime, this can be an incredibly stressful time in your life. Your future is riding on the outcome, and you do not want to do anything to sabotage yourself. Unfortunately, many do just that when they turn to social media to vent or post
Does alcohol affect the teenage brain differently?
In Tennessee, it is illegal to drink alcohol when you are under the age of 21. Doing so can lead to arrests and convictions that cost you money and time. Fines, jail time and community service are often the outcome of a drunk driving or drug conviction, but perhaps the biggest effects of drinking underage
Do drug offenders benefit more from treatment than incarceration?
If you choose to use alcohol or drugs illegally and are arrested, you may face serious fines, penalties and lifelong consequences. Conviction for DUI in Tennessee can mean anything from license revocation to a year in jail, depending on how many times you have been arrested before. As you face the reality of a future with a
3 reasons why you need an attorney
If you are facing criminal charges for a DUI in Knoxville, the last thing you should do is represent yourself. You may feel tempted to forgo hiring an attorney so you can save money. But the costs relating to the consequences you face are often more expensive. Being charged with a DUI means you may