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Statistics from a state that instituted stricter drunk driving laws seem to indicate that a similar law change in other states could benefit the public. How could stricter drunk driver laws keep people safer? Utah changed its legal limit In almost every state in the...
Many people caught with drugs will face possession charges. However, it is sometimes possible for the police or state prosecutors to turn a straightforward possession case into a case of possession with intent to distribute. Defendants in such cases face serious...
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...
