A host of new laws are coming into effect in Tennessee on July 1, 2024. Every legislative session turns out new and modified laws as legislators gather together to discuss the needs and requests of their constituents, Tennesseans. It would be unreasonable and quite confusing to cover all of these legal changes in one blog […]
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America has long struggled with the dangerous problems of traffic law enforcement and criminal law enforcement. Lawmakers and law enforcement have a genuine interest in providing for the safety of the people, both by ensuring safety on the roadways and by disrupting the commission of crimes. While most of us consider simple traffic violations to […]
Chattanoogans are deeply concerned about their safety in the city. For many, it feels like crime rates have been on the rise for years now, with no promise that anyone is safe from being victimized. Certain high-profile cases, including murders, have fostered fear in the hearts of those in our community who once saw Chattanooga […]
The Tennessee General Assembly just passed a new bill, HB2692/SB1972, that will impact the bond conditions of people arrested for domestic violence and several other charges if it is signed into law by the Governor. The Debbie and Marie Domestic Violence Protection Act sets out to protect victims of domestic violence from further harm by […]
We all enjoyed Amazon’s Jury Duty, which took a look at how a regular citizen might experience serving on a jury in a civil trial. With many comedic twists and turns, Jury Duty might have some people waiting beside their mailbox for a court summons to be dropped off by the mail carrier. But if […]
Recently, Tennessee lawmakers and law enforcement have been taking an increasingly more severe stance towards boating under the influence. Research has shown that boating under the influence of drugs and alcohol is dangerous and considerably increases the risk of boating accidents. The U.S. Coast Guard, who compiles nationwide statistics on boating accidents every year, reported […]
In Tennessee, parents sometimes must fight to maintain custody of their child after being convicted of a crime. Finding a criminal defense attorney and having to miss work for a criminal court case is already stressful enough. Just when these parents think they’ve made it through their case, they may now have to face child […]
As the weather warms up, we’re all hitting the roads more frequently to attend our favorite spring and summer activities. We’re just as excited as you are to come out of hibernation this spring! With increased traffic (and perhaps nasal) congestion, however, comes increased risk of car crashes. In the state of Tennessee, drivers have […]
Stalking charges can carry significant consequences. In the legal realm, being charged with stalking could result in jail-time, hefty court fines, being ordered to participate in a rehabilitation program, and more. Furthermore, stalking charges can affect your employment, your reputation, and even your ability to possess and carry a handgun. If you’ve been charged with stalking or have concerns […]
A recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Tennessee will drastically change criminal trials moving forward. In State of Tennessee v. Tony Thomas and Laronda Turner (No. W2019-01202-SC-R11-CD), the state Supreme Court reviewed the convictions in a triple homicide that took place in 2015 as they pertain to two of the defendants. One of the […]