A Tale of Smart Phones and Their Smart Thieves

By Adrian Altshuler | August 2, 2013

Theft of smart phones is on the rise. According to the Federal Communications Commission, four out of 10 robberies in major cities involve smart phones. In 2012, 1.6 million Americans were victims of smart phone thefts. Does the taking of a smart phone under these circumstances constitute theft in Tennessee? The answer is yes. A…

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Property Crimes in Tennessee

By Adrian Altshuler | May 7, 2013

If you’ve been charged with a property crime, you likely have many questions about the charges against you and the potential consequences of a conviction. There is a range of property crimes in Tennessee and the seriousness of each offense bears on the resultant penalty. It’s important to understand the charges against you to make…

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Burglary and a Basketball Coach

By Adrian Altshuler | March 15, 2013

Fired University of Tennessee basketball strength and conditioning coach, Troy Wills, allegedly used a hacksaw to break into Thompson-Boling Arena in the early morning hours of February 23. He trashed a former colleague’s office and took more than $4,000 in cash. He is facing Class D burglary charges. In Tennessee, burglary is divided into three…

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