According to news reports, a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper has quit his law enforcement position after his recent arrest. The former officer was charged with domestic assault and aggravated assault after an incident at his home. According to a police affidavit, a...
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Month: September 2019
Tennessee domestic violence charges have a ripple effect
When Chattanooga police officers are called to a house or apartment where there’s been a domestic dispute between boyfriend and girlfriend, or husband and wife, and there is evidence of an assault, they must make an arrest – even when both people say that...
Types of theft crimes in Tennessee
Not all instances of theft are treated the same under the law. For example, being found guilty of stealing property from a shop will be treated differently than the act of engaging in fraud or not paying what is owed at a restaurant. If you have been accused of theft...
Tennessee couple, others face sex crimes charges in sting operation
If you drive north of Chattanooga for about 140 miles, you will come to Pall Mall. The small town in Tennessee’s Wolf River valley has fewer than 2,000 residents. According to news reports, a couple from the Fentress County burg were recently among the 24 people...
An arrest can put a college student’s hopes and dreams at risk
Classes have resumed at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, which means it’s time for students to find that balance of study and fun so that they can enjoy a productive time on campus as they work toward degrees and productive careers. For some students, those...
Understanding the defenses to the charge of public intoxication
Drunk driving is illegal in all states, of course. What many people do not realize is that being drunk and disorderly in a public place can be a crime. If you have been accused of public intoxication in Tennessee, it is vital that you take the time to fully understand...
Chattanooga man accused of riding a horse while drunk
It isn’t often that any of us gets to make national news, but that’s exactly what a Chattanooga man did a couple of days ago. Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested the man on Dallas Hollow Road after he allegedly rode a horse while...
The consequences of a first offense DUI in Tennessee
If you are facing DUI charges for the first time, you are likely worried about the consequences. Below are three common questions that arise when a person is facing a DUI charge for the first time. What counts as a first-offense DUI in Tennessee? Surprisingly, you may...