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A criminal record can have a very strong impact on a person’s life, even after the individual pays the debt to society. Thankfully, expungement is an option that some may pursue to aid them in moving along with their lives. In order to successfully receive an expungement, a person must do a few things. Here are certain

If the police arrest you for possessing drugs, either with the intent to sell them or for personal use, you may feel that the charges are unjust or inaccurate. However, before you get angry with police officers or try to explain yourself, it is important to know some common defense methods first. It may be

The holidays are coming, and that means your college-enrolled child is coming, too. It is an exciting time to reunite as a family and celebrate the season. However, your time together can easily take a turn for the worse due to a DUI. As your family makes plans for your college student’s trip home, be

Prescription drugs are legal, and in most cases, a patient should not fear that he or she will face criminal charges for the appropriate use of a legally prescribed drug. However, today’s opioid crisis has led to a significant uptick in criminal charges related to a specific class of prescription drugs that falls under the

The opioid epidemic in the United States is having dramatic and life-shattering consequences on a wide range of levels for people from every class of society. In addition to the obvious dangers of taking the drugs themselves, there are also collateral consequences that can lead to serious criminal charges. One such example is the risk of

College is an exciting time of growth and learning, but for many, it is also a time of testing boundaries and making mistakes. This is certainly true for students in Knoxville who are experiencing newfound independence along with the pressures of college. These dynamics can lead well-intentioned students to engage in drug-related indiscretions that carry

The public often stereotypes drug crimes, but anyone anywhere can commit them. When drug crimes occur among the medical community, the first thought may be of shady providers running pill mills for profit or abusing drugs themselves and then trying to perform their work. While these situations most certainly do happen, they are not fully

It is no secret that, unless you work in, say, accounting, filing your taxes can prove tremendously complicated. The language can be complex, and the process tedious. But it is also incredibly important to maintain honesty and integrity throughout the process, or you can risk facing some serious penalties. Often, tax-related errors happen because of a lack

Every state has its individual laws governing crimes, while the federal government also sets forth laws that govern crimes throughout all the 50 states. If you commit a state crime, you may also face federal charges, depending on a variety of circumstances. It is not always easy to understand exactly how state and federal criminal

In Tennessee, law enforcement pulls many people for DUI. Police officers do not always act responsibly during these stops. For instance, they may demand to search your car or even skip asking for permission. The reality is that, in most cases, police do need to ask for your permission even if you are quite obviously drunk. It