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When someone threatens mass violence, law enforcement has to treat that threat seriously. That means spending money, time and manpower to investigate it and take appropriate measures. The threat can also be highly traumatic for any intended targets. Often, these...
The biggest fear of most parents of young drivers is that they will be involved in a serious crash – either while they’re driving or when they’re riding with another inexperienced driver. However, being charged with driving under the influence (DUI) can also be a big...
Most people have heard terms like “aiding and abetting” and “accessory after the fact” that refer to actions by people who helped someone commit a crime or evade accountability but didn’t directly participate in the criminal offense. Tennessee law refers to “guilt by...
For many West Tennessee drivers, the most immediate fear after a DUI arrest is not the courtroom. It is what happens if they lose their driver's license. A suspension can turn a traffic stop into missed shifts, lost income and a daily struggle to get to work or care...
Many drug charges begin with police officers finding drugs in a person's possession. However, times officers search vehicles or shared spaces, such as a multi-bedroom apartment or an office. In such cases, the state may bring a constructive possession charge. What...
The Constitution and the Bill of Rights outline critical protections for people interacting with the government. Criminal prosecution is one of the more common ways in which the government exerts its authority over people living in the United States. As such, the...
Securing release pending criminal prosecution can be a lengthy process for those in state custody. They must attend a hearing in front of a judge, which may leave them waiting for days. They may need to make a cash payment to the courts to secure their release. After...
If you’re facing a criminal charge, you have numerous rights and protections you likely don’t even know about. They go far beyond the Miranda rights you should have been read upon your arrest. For example, you have the right to expect that the evidence being used...
Police officers cannot force their way onto private property without justification. To conduct a search, they typically need to obtain a warrant. Without a warrant, police officers must either secure permission from people or have probable cause. They must be able to...
In a threatening situation, there are typically three human responses: fight, flight or freeze. Most people don’t expect to find themselves in a situation where they need to make that choice. If you are a person who fights back when confronted with violence, the...