In many cases, when an individual is faced with a criminal charge, it is the first time they have ever had to deal with the criminal system. It can be extremely frightening, especially if the charges you face could lead to negative long-term consequences. There are...
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Year: 2016
DUI defendants face new public signs
Anyone in Tennessee who has ever had even one alcoholic beverage and then driven a vehicle could have been vulnerable to a drunk driving arrest. Contrary to popular belief, it is not only people who are intoxicated beyond belief who find themselves facing these...
Distraction inherent in using an ignition interlock device
Tennessee residents arrested for suspected drunk driving know they may face a range of penalties if ultimately convicted of such offenses. In addition to fines, drivers may also lose the right to drive for some period of time. In order to restore driving privileges,...
What is a Ponzi scheme?
Not all criminal charges involve physical harm to people or property. Some types of crimes, often referred to as white collar crimes, involve allegations of harm via financial loss. If you have ever heard of a Ponzi scheme, this is one example of a white collar...
Distracted driving as dangerous as drunk driving
Tennessee residents are understandably concerned about the dangers they face due to people who choose to drink and drive. However, these drivers are not the only motorists that place innocent people in harm’s way due to their negligence and poor decisions....
What states have the most DUI arrests?
While there may still be some type of stigma associated with getting a DUI, more Tennessee residents should come to realize that virtually any driver can face these types of charges. Many a professional person who has stopped for happy hour with colleagues on the way...
Loan modification as a type of mortgage fraud
Most people in Tennessee have heard the term "white collar crime" but may not know all of the different types of things that can be classified as such. As with any type of criminal charge, an accusation does not mean that you are guilty. Additionally, there are times...
Increase in sex crime convictions and registrants
Tennessee residents who have wondered what may happen if they are accused of a sex crime have good reason to be concerned. A criminal charge can have a long-lasting effect on a person’s life. If convicted, a defendant may find it difficult to get a job or a place to...
Definitions of rape and sexual battery in Tennessee
To many people in Tennessee, rape and sexual battery may be easily confused. However, the reality is that they are two distinctly different crimes. It is important for anyone who has been accused of either rape or sexual battery to know what each one is and how the...
Can you trust the results of a breath test?
Have you been arrested for drunk driving in Tennessee? If so, you may well feel scared and nervous about what consequences you may face if you are ultimately convicted. If you took a breath test when you were arrested, you may wonder about the accuracy of that test...