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Imagine a police officer in Tennessee suspects you are driving while intoxicated. After you step out of your vehicle, the officer will likely instruct you to perform three roadside tests. Knowing what to expect during these exams may help you perform them better....
Criminal offenses related to the death of a human being are among the most serious charges. How does Tennessee differentiate between manslaughter and murder? Murder involves intent Although the consequences of both murder and manslaughter are the death of someone,...
Tennessee property crimes vary, depending on the circumstances. It is easy to get confused about the different categories of theft, robbery and burglary. When planning a defense, it is imperative to assess which charge applies to the situation. How do theft, robbery...
When a police officer writes you a ticket, they don't just force you to pay money that you would rather spend elsewhere. They also affect your driver's license. Tennessee, like many other states, has a point system that affects people's driver's licenses. Every time...
When there is an intoxication-related arrest in Tennessee, people will often link it to driving under the influence. However, there can also be an arrest for simply being intoxicated in public. Certain elements must be in place for a person to be charged with public...
During a traffic stop, you cannot rely on a police officer to provide accurate information about your legal rights. Police officers sometimes will try to search a vehicle even when they do not have a legal basis to demand access to the interior during a traffic stop....
If a Tennessee police officer suspects that you are driving while impaired, the officer may ask you to submit to a breath-alcohol test. While you are not obligated to comply with the request, there can be negative consequences for failing to do so. Let's take a closer...
Domestic abuse cases seem to be climbing throughout the United States. In Tennessee’s Knox County, authorities say domestic violence cases have been on the rise there since the COVID-19 pandemic. Knox County law enforcement officials report they now receive 911 calls...
There are a host of reasons why someone may be wrongly convicted. Regardless of the criminal offense they were accused of committing, many different factors can play a role in an unjust conviction or unfair ruling. These can include: Insufficient evidence A mistake...
A conviction from DUI charges is a serious matter that can greatly impact your life and how you live it. A conviction can cost you your job or future employment, your license, or your freedom. Despite what is at stake in these charges, not many people know how to...
