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Thanks to the longstanding divisiveness on Capitol Hill, stories of lawmakers failing to reach an agreement won't sell many newspapers or generate many clicks. Indeed, what does make headlines and generate Internet buzz these days is when lawmakers are actually able...
Like every other state, Tennessee has some very detailed laws on the books concerning the illegal possession of drugs for personal use. While you are more than likely aware of this fact, you may not be entirely clear on how these laws work. In today's post, we'll seek...
In a previous post, our blog began discussing how even though most people are fully aware of some of the criminal consequences that can accompany a conviction on domestic abuse charges -- jail time, steep fines, criminal record, etc. -- they might not have a full...
While news reports often make it seem like every driver on the road is dangerous, the reality is that good drivers outnumber bad drivers by a considerable margin. Yet, no matter how conscientious most drivers may be, there is virtually no chance that they've ever not...
Most people understand that if they've been charged with domestic abuse, they are facing some potentially serious criminal consequences including jail time, large fines and a permanent record. What they may fail to comprehend, however, is that there will also likely...
Many people who are convicted of a DUI may think that the charge will be a figurative scar on their record, forever following them wherever they go. Trying to get a new job? Sorry, you have to check that little box. Trying to find a new place to live? Well, your...
It's hard to believe, but summer is slowly drawing to a close, meaning it won't be long until we start to see cooler temperatures and shorter days. In fact, if you need more immediate proof, consider that more and more young people are now packing up their belongings,...
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...
