Before a person can be arrested in Nebraska for drugs or any other crime, law enforcement must have sufficient evidence to support making an arrest. This evidence can come in many forms. For one man who was recently arrested, that evidence came in the form of a social...
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Heroin and opioid abuse in Tennessee
Tennessee residents who have been charged with drug crimes or other crimes in which drugs may have been a factor may know better than anyone else how serious the problem of drug addiction can really be. The effect these substances can have on the body and the mind can...
Criminal sentences and other laws get fresh start in 2017
Tennessee residents across the state have welcomed in yet another New Year. As 2017 gets off to its start, many new laws have gone into effect. Included in the 29 new laws are several that will impact people arrested or accused of various criminal offenses in...
Levels of felony classifications in Tennessee
If you have been arrested for suspected involvement in a crime in Tennessee, you will need to understand the charges that are made against you. Each specific charge or charges that you face carries with it a specific set of penalties or parameters for penalties....
State ranks poorly for alleged domestic violence deaths
Domestic violence is a serious issue that deserves special attention. That attention understandably centers largely around the people alleged to have been victims of such abuse. However, attention is also deserved to be given to people accused of these acts. As with...
What is money laundering?
Many people in Tennessee may have heard references to money laundering in the news or even in movies or television crime shows. But, do you really understand what is meant by the term? When someone is charged with a money laundering offense, what are they actually...
How does Tennessee classify drugs for criminal purposes?
If you ever watch the news or read stories online, you have likely seen or heard about cases in which people have been arrested and charged with drug-related crimes in Tennessee. You have likely noticed that the types of charges and the penalties that may be...
What is kidnapping in Tennessee?
Did you know that kidnapping in Tennessee may be considered a form of sex crime that may result in a defendant being required to register as a sex offender? According to the Tennessee statutes, this may be the case if the alleged victim is under the age of 18 and is...
Tennessee residents part of Presidential clemency action
People who are arrested for drug-related crimes in Tennessee can understandably feel scared and unsure about what their future may hold. It is important at this time for people to remember that every person, including them, is guaranteed a proper defense under the...
What is an accessory after the fact?
Tennessee laws surrounding sex crimes are tough. From jail time to fines to required registration as a sex offender, the list of penalties can go on and on. If you know a person who has been charged with a sex crime in Tennessee you may have witnessed the long-term...





