Regular readers of our Chattanooga Criminal Law Blog might remember a July post in which we wrote about an ACLU study that showed wide racial disparities across the nation in marijuana arrests. We recently learned of a new criminal justice study with similarly...
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Approaching the criminal appeals process
There are a host of reasons why someone may be wrongly sentenced to prison or hit with consequences that are without merit. Regardless of the criminal offense they were accused of committing, many different factors can play a role in an unjust conviction or unfair...
The deadly risks of trying to outrace trains
Countless movies of all genres depict car chases that see drivers racing across railroad tracks, escaping a crash with the oncoming train by a split second. The main characters look behind them, marveling that they survived the near-death experience. In the real...
Does speeding save time?
“I was running late” is probably the most common excuse drivers give when they are caught speeding. Someone has somewhere to be, they don’t think they’re going to make it, so they drive as fast as possible to try to save time. This is dangerous. If a rushing driver...
How serious is a shoplifting charge?
Shoplifting is one of the more common criminal charges we see. A store owner may think they observe something suspicious and call the police. This can lead to a big disruption for the person being accused of wrongdoing. Being charged with something does not mean you...
Open roads resulted in bad driving
Lockdowns to stem the spread of coronavirus brought a variety of reactions and responses. Some predicted an economic collapse. Others were steadfast in obeying every government-issued order. Those who lean more optimistic reveled in the idea that traffic jams...
A one-two punch to make roads safer
When a large truck 20 to 30 times heavier than a car collides with the smaller vehicle, the result is usually catastrophic and sometimes fatal to the unsuspecting passengers of the car. Preventing those accidents presents significant challenges. While truck drivers...
Murder in Millington: Justice or injustice?
Millington, Tennessee, is a military town and home to the Naval Support Activity Mid-South naval station. Located in Shelby County and known as "Flag City Tennessee," Millington is described as diverse with plenty of shopping and restaurant options and considered safe...
Chattanooga police launch ‘Booze It and Lose It’ DUI enforcement campaign
The upcoming Labor Day holiday means that summer is nearly over in the Chattanooga area. It also means that local police are pursuing DUI arrests even more aggressively than usual. The Chattanooga Police Department says it is working with the Tennessee Highway Safety...
Study shows mass use of in-vehicle sobriety tests could save lives
Road safety has long been pushed in driver’s ed classes, public service announcements and has been in the mouth of every concerned parent as they watch their newly licensed teen take to the road. And while many drivers turn their keys in the ignition with a focused...
