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While we tend to think of DUI prevention and enforcement as being the sole responsibility of local and state law enforcement agencies like the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, the Chattanooga Police Department and the Tennessee Highway Patrol, this is far...
Over the last few years, an increasing number of police departments across the nation have been rolling out a new piece of equipment that experts say could serve to change the face of law enforcement as we currently know it. Interestingly enough, however, the...
In our last post, we spent some time discussing how people here in Tennessee should never make the mistake of thinking that theft crimes somehow aren't a priority for prosecutors or that the consequences for a theft crime conviction typically amount to nothing more...
When it comes to theft-related crimes, many people believe that it’s a relatively low-risk, high-reward proposition, meaning the likelihood of getting caught is very low while the potential payoff is very high. Furthermore, many people believe that the...
When a person suffers serious personal injuries in a car crash or work-related accident, or is diagnosed with a painful and debilitating condition, there is a very good chance that they will be prescribed some sort of painkiller to help manage the pain they are...
It's no secret that law enforcement officials and lawmakers across the nation have become increasingly hard-line when it comes to driving under the influence, making more arrests and increasing both the criminal and administrative penalties for those convicted of DUI...
Last week marked the official opening of the Family Justice Center here in Chattanooga. For those unfamiliar with the center, it is designed to provide victims of domestic violence with easy access to everything from medical assistance to legal counseling under a...
A report from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations indicates that the number of reported crimes in all K through 12 schools in the state has decreased since 2012. The number of reported crimes related to theft, however, has risen through the years. The report...
Most people have a basic understanding of their rights and the procedures that must be followed in the event they find themselves under arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. For instance, most people know that the arresting law enforcement official must...
History was made back in early May when Governor Bill Haslam signed legislation allowing Tennessee residents to secure a small amount of cannabis oil for medical purposes. While the measure falls well short of those in place in states like Colorado and California,...
