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After driving in a way that an officer believes is suspicious, you could be pulled over and questioned. The officer may write a ticket for the offense or give you a warning and send you on your way. Your vehicle could also be searched by the officer before a final...
Identity theft has become a bigger issue for Americans since the advent of high-speed internet. Thousands of Tennessee residents are at risk of having their information used without authorization. There's personal information all over the internet, so it's possible...
Many people have a mythical perception of the law enforcement system that they get from popular media. In reality, the criminal justice system is far different. Mistakes that people make when dealing with Tennessee police and prosecutors can cost them in the long run....
TV shows and movies sometimes rely on the plot point of a defendant's charges getting dismissed because the police didn't read them a Miranda warning. A real-life Tennessee courtroom may be much different than images presented in pop culture. Requirements for reading...
One of the most commonly missed understood areas of the justice system for the average Tennessee citizen is criminal law. Most people are aware of the fact that they have Miranda rights. However, not many of them understand just when these rights are to be read to...
It is important for people in Tennessee to understand their rights when they interact with the police. First, even if they have not done anything that is against the law, they should remain calm and follow the instructions of the police. They should not try to escape...
If the police personally confront you in Tennessee, you have certain rights during the interaction. You shouldn't attempt to flee, yell, curse at the cops or assault an officer, but you might be able to walk away or refuse to answer their questions. It's important to...
While the police may tell you differently, it's 100% legal to film police interactions in Tennessee if you don't interfere with their activities. If the police arrest you, documenting the incident on video could show the judge what really happened — not the...
When law enforcement agencies in Tennessee launch drunk driving crackdowns, they usually increase the number of police cars on patrol and set up DUI checkpoints near bars and restaurants. When drivers approach a DUI checkpoint, police officers ask them if they have...