Protests and anger over racial injustice have roiled communities across the nation this summer, including Chattanooga. A report from the American Civil Liberties Union provides evidence of racial disparity in the enforcement of marijuana laws. In “A Tale of Two...
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Serious accidents increased during COVID-19 lockdown
Chattanooga spent nearly two months in quarantine in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, things are closer to normal, though many of us are still taking precautions when out in public. Because so many people were working from home or furloughed during...
Getting arrested: The downside to the Bonnaroo Festival
If everything was normal in America, the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival would have occurred in June. But few things are normal in 2020. As you undoubtedly know, Manchester's Bonnaroo Festival was moved to the weekend of September 24-27. Back in January, when things...
Driving to see fireworks on the Fourth
The coronavirus pandemic continues to force changes on all of us. The latest is the cancellation of the annual Fourth of July fireworks display here in Chattanooga. Fortunately, there will be traditional fireworks displays across the area, including in Athens (they’re...
Is technology harming or helping criminal suspects?
Mapping Pretrial Justice is a database that uses risk assessment tools to help judges make informed decisions regarding pretrial releases. The goal of the supposedly cutting-edge tool is to reduce pretrial incarceration rates while identifying and eliminating racial...
What should you know about constructive possession?
If law enforcement officers and a prosecutor charge you with a drug crime, a court of law cannot convict you unless it believes beyond a reasonable doubt that you possessed or owned the drugs. The prosecutor can go one of two ways to prove your ownership: actual...
The summer season brings an increase in car accidents
Summer brings many fun activities for people to enjoy. Family vacations, barbeques, and road trips can create lifelong memories for you and your loved ones. While there is an increase in fun activities in the summer, there is also an increase in the danger on the...
The danger of driving while using prescription drugs
Here is the scenario: you were not drinking, but police pulled you over and arrested you for DUI. Your doctor prescribed a new drug last week and, like a good patient, you took it. You did not realize you should not be driving while on your new prescription. Should...
Am I restricted from hunting under an order of protection?
Are you looking forward to hunting season? You may have a problem if you have a protective order filed against you. The order, in compliance with state and federal regulations, could mean firearm restrictions. Usually, these orders are temporary but can become...
Arrests, lies and audiotapes
It is about a one-hour drive northwest of Chattanooga to get to Tracy City. The small town raised some eyebrows a decade ago when its voters elected as mayor a man who had died more than a month before election day. More recently, the Tracy City Police Department has...
