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Experience Counts
If you drive northwest of Chattanooga for about an hour and a half, you'll arrive in Murfreesboro. The city isn't often in national news, but a recent incident there put the Rutherford County locale on the map for a day or two. A bride who had just been married was...
In Tennessee, law enforcement and prosecutors launch extensive investigations into all types of theft and property violations. Charges of theft, robbery and burglary are serious, and convictions can bring about severe punishments with devastating consequences. But...
The rights of law enforcement to search the vehicle of a motorist in Tennessee are often questioned. Searching a vehicle in a traffic stop is different to searching a home in that a vehicle search may be executed without a search warrant -- if there is probable cause....
The story has played out in the past. A man is pulled over and tells the officer that he has a gun in the car, but he is permitted to carry. The situation escalates as the officer reacts and now someone is in jail, injured or killed because someone failed to handle...
People who are accused of white collar crimes are typically those who are involved in the business world. The nature of their occupations often give them the opportunities or convincing skills to gain access to the fortunes of others. Some are accused of taking...
In the aftermath of a Tennessee traffic stop, the individual detained may be unsure of his or her rights. Very often, an arrest follows a search of a motor vehicle without law enforcement first obtaining a search warrant. Motorists may not be aware that the laws for...
Most people in Tennessee have an understanding that allegations of rape involve some type of forced sexual penetration. Statutory rape is a variety of this type of charge and generally involves the alleged victim being a minor under the age of 18. However, there are...
Like most Tennessee residents, you have no doubt heard and seen many campaigns and information about the hazards of drunk driving. It is generally very clear to people what can lead someone to being charged with driving under the influence offense. It is simply the...
If you have been convicted of a crime in Tennessee, you know that there can be a high price to this experience. In addition to time spent in jail or living with a criminal record on file, you may be ordered to pay high fines, restitution to those alleged to have been...
If you have been convicted of a criminal offense in Tennessee and are a college student or looking to attend college, you will want to understand how your criminal conviction might impact your ability to receive federal student aid. Even the cost of a community...
