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Police can use what’s in your trash against you, depending on where you left it and how the law defines your privacy. In Tennessee, what feels private inside your home may become public once it reaches the curb. Here’s what you need to know about how courts decide...
Facing criminal charges in Tennessee can put your freedom, reputation and future at risk. What you do in the hours and days following your arrest can shape how your case unfolds — and in some situations, whether you end up with a conviction or a second chance. Many...
Being with someone when they suffer an overdose can be a terrifying experience. The instinct to call 911 to get help can quickly be overwhelmed by the fear of being arrested if you’ve also been using drugs – and of getting the overdose victim arrested. Sadly, too...
Most people are aware that some criminal offenses rise to the level of “aggravated.” This typically occurs when a deadly weapon is involved, someone suffers serious injury or a particularly vulnerable person, like a child, senior citizen or disabled person is the...
As a parent, you are shocked to get a call from the police saying that your child has been arrested. This is not something you ever thought you would have to deal with, as you feel you have raised your child well and they always seemed respectful of authority and...
You’re facing criminal charges that carry serious penalties, and the prosecution has presented a deal offering reduced charges in exchange for a guilty plea. The potential for a lighter sentence, lesser fines or a shorter probation period, while avoiding the...
A criminal conviction comes with numerous potential ramifications, depending on the severity of the charge. For instance, you could find yourself facing significant financial fines or time in jail. You may have to spend time on probation or do community service. But...
The Constitution protects people from unreasonable searches. Individuals on private property have a reasonable expectation of privacy. Unless police officers have search warrants, they generally cannot search private property. There are a few exceptions to that...
You went out on a date and went home, believing everything that happened during that date was mutual. Maybe there was drinking involved, a moment that moved quickly or a conversation that seemed like agreement. Then suddenly, days or weeks later, you are told what...
If you are arrested and go through a criminal trial, a jury may be a significant part of the process. The jury hears the arguments made in court, examines the evidence, and determines whether it believes you are guilty. The judge will then issue a sentence based on...