When you are pulled over or detained by the police, they will likely ask you questions to try and determine if you have committed some type of criminal activity. However, it is never a good idea to speak to the police without legal guidance. Along with not speaking to...
Being arrested, detained and charged with criminal offenses is among the most stressful things a person can go through. If law enforcement has identified you as a suspect, there may be little you can do in the immediate term to change their mind. Nonetheless, it is...
Many people have been stopped by the police in the past. Maybe they were speeding, or perhaps they had a taillight out. Traffic stops happen. If you see flashing lights in your rearview mirror, do you know what to do? Here are a few tips to help you know when to pull...
In Tennessee, someone who acts out of anger, damaging the property of another person may be accused of vandalism. The person’s anger may lead to their slashing the person’s tires. Causing damage so that the item is worth less may result in vandalism charges. While...
You have been watching the news as marijuana laws change around the country. You saw how states like Washington and Colorado made recreational use of the drug legal, a massive shift from the way it was viewed even 10 years ago. Then you saw the changes in the laws...
Sometimes, people aren’t involved in the commission of a crime, but they somehow get involved in helping someone else evade arrest or conviction. They may lie to authorities, dispose of evidence or help someone avoid the police. Failure to report a crime isn’t illegal...
There are many ways for people to fight criminal charges. Sometimes, a defendant can challenge the evidence that prosecutors have against them or clearly show the court that they did not play a role in the alleged criminal activity. Other times, prosecutors may be...
If you’re stopped by the police for unusual driving behaviors, they may want to check your vehicle for drugs or alcohol. It’s important for you to know when the police can and cannot search your vehicle, so that you recognize if and when your rights have been...
Most criminal prosecutions in Tennessee are resolved when the defendant accepts a plea offer made by the prosecutor involved. In return for a guilty plea, prosecutors may offer to reduce charges or recommend a more lenient sentence, but the final decision rests with...
In 2019, a new federal law made it illegal for people under the age of 21 to buy tobacco products. Starting on Jan. 1, 2021, the state of Tennessee also made it illegal for anyone under 21 to buy tobacco products. Previously, individuals only had to be 18 or older to...
