The police come to your door, knock and demand to enter. What do you do next?For many people, this is a frightening and confusing encounter. They may never have really thought about it before, and they may assume they have to do what the police officers say. That's...
Criminal Defense
Witness memories change dramatically over time
While facing criminal charges, you find yourself in a situation where it's your word against that of an eyewitness. Their stories and what they remember is far different from the account that you give.Is the witness lying? Possibly, but it's also likely that their...
3 reasons some kids shoplift
A police car pulls into your driveway, and your child is riding sheepishly in the back seat. It's not a moment you ever wanted to experience, but it's here. The officer explains that your child, whom you thought was just hanging out with friends at the mall, got...
Is possession of drug paraphernalia illegal in Tennessee?
While many American states have accepted the nonmedical use of marijuana, Tennessee remains steadfastly against recreational drug use. As such, many of the items linked to the use and possession of drugs are also illegal. This means that you could face arrest if law...
Even misdemeanor criminal convictions have serious consequences
Being labeled a criminal due to a conviction of any kind usually carries long-term consequences. Yet most Tennessee residents fail to take misdemeanor charges seriously. In many cases, people simply do not realize that misdemeanor criminal convictions can change their...