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When evidence is suppressed, it cannot be used against you at trial. This usually follows a motion to suppress by the defense, alleging legal or procedural flaws in how the evidence was obtained or handled by law enforcement. When a judge grants the motion, the...
An order of protection can have an immediate and significant impact on a custody case. While custody decisions are generally based on the best interests of the child, an order of protection generally shifts the court’s focus even more strongly toward safety—both for...
One of the key elements of successful co-parenting is communication. This can be difficult for divorced parents – whether they’re communicating via text, email, co-parenting app, on the phone or in person. Phone or face-to-face communication can be uncomfortable for...
Vehicles are, in some ways, like second homes. People often have charging cables for their phones, snack foods and even spare clothing in their vehicles. They likely do not want total strangers going through their vehicles. Mobile phones are even more personal. People...
A police officer who stops a driver for the suspicion of drunk driving has various tools that they can use to determine if the driver is actually impaired. One of these is the preliminary alcohol screening (PAS) device, which is a handheld breath test device. The PAS...
Many people who are going through a divorce don’t realize how much they’ll have to do to end their marriage. Each decision that’s made can lead to financial and emotional impacts. In some cases, the decisions have permanent implications, so they must be considered...
No-fault divorce statutes require that the courts focus on practical issues, not allocating responsibility for the decline of the marital relationship. Tennessee does also allow fault-based divorces when there is proof of serious marital misconduct. The misconduct of...
People taken into state custody are usually aware of their Miranda rights. Even if they are not, police officers must inform them of their right to remain silent and their right to legal representation before questioning them. People who invoke their right to remain...
While preparing for a divorce, parents must take certain steps to protect their rights. It is important to understand what factors influence child custody determinations, especially in scenarios where parents are unlikely to reach an agreement on parenting time...
Being pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence can be a stressful and confusing experience. In the moment, many people simply try to follow instructions without fully understanding what is happening. Field sobriety tests (FSTs) are a series of physical...