Safeguarding Your Rights And Protecting Your Future
Facing serious drug charges is often a nerve-racking experience. Offenses ranging from simple possession to distribution charges can carry major consequences. Many drug crimes are felony offenses that lead to prison time and a permanent criminal record. Those accused...
When country music star Darius Rucker was pulled over for a vehicle registration violation in Williamson County, few could have predicted it would end with drug possession charges. Yet this common progression – from routine traffic stop to serious legal trouble –...
Facing a drug offense charge can be an overwhelming experience for defendants and their families alike. The stakes are high, with potential consequences including fines, probation and even significant prison time. As a result, defendants and their loved ones need to...
Drug charges are a common reason for prosecution in Tennessee. People can end up accused of breaking the law for traveling through the state with substances that are legal elsewhere. Seemingly minor choices that they make with prescribed medication could also open...
Most forms of interpersonal violence are illegal under Tennessee law. Police officers may arrest anyone facing credible accusations of physical violence. They can act due to the intervention of third parties or complaints made by someone injured by another person....
After an arrest, state prosecutors arraign someone in the Tennessee criminal courts. They outline the charges they intend to bring to obtain the approval of a judge. During that hearing, the defendant potentially has the option of requesting their release from state...
People get arrested for many different minor mistakes. An individual does not need to cause harm to another person to be at risk of criminal prosecution in Tennessee. All it takes is the simple possession of controlled substances. Tennessee state law prohibits the...
Both social attitudes and state laws about drugs have changed significantly in recent decades. Many states have legalized or decriminalized certain substances. Other states have implemented policies that focus on treatment for addiction instead of punishment....
Someone accused of a driving under the influence (DUI) offense in Tennessee risks multiple potential penalties. A guilty plea or conviction could lead to incarceration, large fines and possibly also their driver's license consequences. In some cases, there may also be...
Prosecution for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses is quite common in Tennessee. Many people who typically follow the law can make a one-time mistake when they drive home after a party or an evening at a sports bar. The state has long been able to prosecute...