In Tennessee, you are legally intoxicated if you have a blood alcohol level of at least 0.08. However, you may experience some level of impairment after consuming just a single drink. Therefore, drivers may be charged with drunk or impaired driving regardless of what...
"Habeas corpus" stands as a fundamental principle of fairness under the law. The term is Latin for "produce the body" and refers to rights the accused have when facing incarceration. Habeas corpus applies in Tennessee and throughout the United States, as it remains...
A multi-agency narcotics investigation involving state and local law enforcement agencies in Tennessee came to an end on Sept. 1 when a 30-year-old man was taken into custody during a traffic stop. The arrest was announced on Sept. 2 by the Sullivan County Sheriff’s...
A will is a legal document that states the final wishes of the deceased party on how to handle their affairs. Statistics show between one-third and two-thirds of Americans do not have a will. Not having a will in Tennessee could leave a person's assets in the hands of...
Joint custody for Tennessee parents can be hard to pull off even under the best circumstances, but that is not to say it is impossible. By incorporating certain tips and best practices, parents can work together for the good of the children and co-parent successfully....
Successful business owners often think of every problem that could impact their business. Forecasting potential troubles and making contingency plans might keep a business in decent operational shape. Forward-thinking entrepreneurs may realize that estate planning...
Life for married couples in Tennessee does not always promise a fairy tale ending. Unfortunately, more than 40% of first-time marital unions end with a divorce. The numbers are even higher for individuals who take another chance at tying the not. Sixty percent of...
Some divorces in Tennessee are contentious because the higher income-earning spouse hides assets for the proceedings. In cases where it is believed that a spouse may hide assets, there are steps that can be taken to find out where those assets are. Assets can be...
In Tennessee, vandalism can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, which is determined by the dollar amount of the damage a person causes. In most cases, vandalism will be a misdemeanor, but if someone causes property damage in excess of $500, prosecutors may...
No one wants to deal with a criminal charge for DUI, and especially in the state of Tennessee. State courts consider all cases of impaired driving as very serious legal matters, including when the cited defendant is a police officer themselves. This is actually the...
