The old saying “The Devil is in the details” holds true when it comes to drug charges. The details of the allegations, of the things the police claim when filing criminal charges, will impact the severity of the penalties. Example #1: Type. Controlled substances, or...
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Types of Tennessee murder charges
Tennessee recognizes various types of murder charges. Individuals facing prosecution for these offenses may receive varying penalties depending on the circumstances of the case. Review the factors that establish degrees of murder in Tennessee. First-degree murder...
3 common defenses to drunk driving charges
When you get behind the wheel of a vehicle after consuming alcohol, you could face charges for drinking and driving. If convicted, the penalties for DUI are serious. For example, according to the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security, for a first-time...
How Are Violent Crimes Negotiated Down?
Every criminal case has its complexities and nuances. It’s easy to condemn a person for a crime without knowing the exact circumstances that led to that event. One of the standard charges for violent behavior is simple assault. Simple assault may consist of actions...
Can a college offense follow me after graduation?
College students make mistakes, from skipping class to having risky interactions with drugs and alcohol. For the most part, young people overcome these missteps and learn from them. However, that can be quite difficult if a mistake results in criminal charges. Under...
What are the penalties for drug crimes in Tennessee?
Drug charges can have serious legal and personal ramifications. If you find yourself facing them, you will likely fear their impact on your livelihood and reputation. Yet, you may be able to mitigate their effect by learning about Tennessee’s drug penalties....
Can you negotiate in a vehicular homicide case?
To face a charge of vehicular homicide in Tennessee, there are a number of different penalties. Circumstance matters in a vehicular homicide case. For instance, a reckless driving is a class C felony whereas aggravated vehicular homicide is a class A felony. The...
Bond and post-conviction matters: often central to criminal defense
Both real-life and fictional (read television shows and movies) portrayals focused upon criminal defense matters often center on court room scenes, with accompanying emphasis on the complexities and drama that sometimes unfold in select cases involving defendants. And...
Things to know when facing assault charges in Tennessee
If you think back to the incident that led to your arrest, there may be various things you wish you would have done or said differently. You may even regret some of the choices you made that day, such as allowing yourself to be drawn into the altercation that took...
Will ‘textalyzers’ soon be used in traffic stops?
Distracted driving in Tennessee is still a problem even with a state law that bans the practice of texting and driving. It appears that many motorists believe that police officers won’t stop and cite them for breaking anti-texting rules. Also, a “texting” ticket does...