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Tennessee Sex Crimes Are Serious
Sex crimes in Tennessee cover everything from simple sexting to statutory rape. An accusation of a sex crime is very damaging and, if convicted, the punishments can include prison time and the requirement to register as a sex offender. Most sex crimes require that you have the requisite mental element or intent to commit the…
Read MoreCharged With Vehicular Homicide in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, vehicular homicide is defined as the “reckless killing of another by the operation of an automobile, airplane, boat or other motor vehicle.” This is a very serious charge, and the penalties are severe. You may be shocked to find yourself in this situation because you never thought you would be charged with a…
Read MoreWhat To Do If You’re Pulled Over On Suspicion Of DUI
If you’ve been out for a night on the town and suddenly see the infamous flashing red and blue lights behind you, it’s important that you don’t panic. Here are five tips to help you through the encounter: Try to act “normal”: This means using your turn signal and slowly pulling over in a safe…
Read MoreUnderstanding Tennessee Felonies
Crimes in Tennessee are set out by the criminal code, and they are ranked according to the seriousness of the crime. Capital crimes (for which death and life imprisonment are the only punishments) are the most serious and misdemeanors are the least serious crimes. After capital crimes, felonies are the most serious crimes that exist…
Read MorePlease Don’t Barter Your Kids For Bail Money
That seems like a ridiculous statement, we know. However, a father in Kingsport, Tennessee is accused of doing just that. He is charged with trying to sell his six-year-old daughter to get money to bond his girlfriend out of jail. And guess what the charges against his girlfriend are? You guessed it — child abuse…
Read MoreRecent U.S. Supreme Court Case Has Impact on Tennessee DUI Law
If you’ve been recently arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Tennessee, your case may be helped by a decision of United States Supreme Court rendered last month on April 17. The case of Missouri v. McNeely is likely to have a large impact on DUI cases in Tennessee and other states. In McNeely,…
Read MoreThat Traffic Ticket May Be More Serious Than You Think
If you’ve been cited for a traffic violation in Tennessee, you may think it is no big deal, throw the ticket in a drawer, and forget about it. Surprisingly, traffic tickets can add up to significant consequences for numerous drivers in certain situations. In Tennessee, most traffic tickets, such as speeding tickets, are classified as…
Read MoreThe Mysterious Case of the Missing Girl Scout Cookies
A Murfreesboro Girl Scouts Regional Director recently reported a theft totaling more than $30,000 to the police. The director reported that one of the volunteers who had access to the Girl Scouts accounts allegedly has been taking money out of the account and converting it for her own personal use since February 2012. The local…
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