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Tennessee residents are protected against unreasonable searches and seizures under the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and state law. Before law enforcement officers can search or seize someone's property or person, they must first obtain a search warrant....
Implied consent refers to a legal concept that you implicitly agree to certain terms simply by getting behind the wheel of a car. In Tennessee, these terms include submitting to a breath or blood test if a law enforcement officer suspects you of DUI. Refusal to submit...
Tennessee authorities may seek what is referred to as a geofence warrant in an effort to solve a crime. This type of warrant involves getting data from Google or other online data collectors to learn more about the case. However, this may mean that you are contacted...
Compelling evidence might lead to a conviction in a criminal case. However, whether something is considered compelling can be a matter of perception. A jury in Tennessee might feel compelled by a witness's testimony, but the testimony might be inaccurate....
You may experience some nervousness when the police knock unexpectedly on the door of your Tennessee home. In these situations, you must remember your rights to handle the encounter calmly and respectfully. Stay calm and assess the situation First, remain composed and...
There's almost no feeling worse for Tennessee drivers than seeing blue and red lights in their rear-view mirrors. After pulling over for the police, knowing what they can and can't do regarding vehicle searches is imperative. A police officer's right to conduct...
Law enforcement officers cannot legally conduct random traffic stops in Tennessee. To justify the stop, they must reasonably suspect a driver is violating a law. Sometimes all it takes is speeding or recklessly switching lanes to warrant suspicious behavior. You...
Identity theft is a serious crime that can have devastating consequences for its victims. The frequency of its occurrences has been steadily increasing over the past few years. With these cases increasing, proving allegations of identity theft can be even more...
If you're stopped by an officer in Tennessee, you might think that you have to describe everything that you were doing at the time or answer anything that is asked. However, you do have rights that allow you to stay quiet in most situations. Staying silent One of the...
The punishments for marijuana are strict in Tennessee although possession and exchange are usually misdemeanors. Selling even small amounts of the drug is a felony on the first offense. Possession Criminal law in Tennessee classifies possession of less than 0.5 ounces...