Upon being arrested, Tennessee residents may hold tight to many beliefs about the criminal defense process and justice system. One of these is that a person is always innocent until proven guilty. Another is that even if convicted, the potential to appeal a decision...
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Month: March 2017
How does Tennessee approach teen sex?
If you are like many teens or parents of teens, you may have wondered just what the state's laws about teen sexuality are. News reports of people being accused of sex crimes against teenagers all too often make the defendants sound like horrible predators. The...
Man charged with DUI and reckless driving
Tennessee residents who are accused of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can often face a challenging road. Severe penalties and strong public opinion can make it all too easy for a defendant to feel all but convicted simply on the basis of being...
Another person sentenced in alleged Ponzi scheme
Many Tennessee residents have an entrepreneurial spirit that leads them to be involved in a variety of business dealings. Sometimes, these ventures may walk the line between what can be considered smart business practice and unethical and even criminal action. People...
27-year sentence in white collar crime case
Tennessee residents know that there are a variety of crimes that people can be charged with. These range from violent crimes like murder to white collar crimes like embezzlement. While the level and nature of harm that may be involved with different offenses vary...
Providers at medical clinic charged with drug crimes
Most Tennessee residents may know that people can be charged with drug crimes for things involving a variety of illegal substances such as cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine. However, it is important to know that it is also possible to face criminal charges for acts...