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Navigating the Perilous Roads: the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer

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Navigating the Perilous Roads: the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer

As the summer season approaches, many of us eagerly anticipate the freedom, warmth, and adventure that come with it. However, amidst the joys of summer, there lies an unfortunate truth: the “100 Deadliest Days” on the road. This period, spanning from Memorial Day to Labor Day, sees a significant increase in accidents, making it crucial […]

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Drugs, Law News

Tennessee Bill to Regulate Manufacture and Sale of Delta-8

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Tennessee Bill to Regulate Manufacture and Sale of Delta-8

After last year’s failed attempt by the legislature to enact an outright ban on the new delta-8 and delta-10 THC products, Rep. Lamberth and Sen. Briggs have recently proposed HB 0403 / SB 0378, which seeks to regulate their production and sale instead. The bill was filed just last week, and would treat products containing “hemp-derived […]

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Criminal Defense

Tennessee Drug Classification and Scheduling

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Tennessee Drug Classification and Scheduling

Tennessee’s criminal drug and substance laws can be found under Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4. Tennessee’s format for scheduling controlled substances mirrors that of many other states and the federal government. At the beginning, you can find TCA §39-17-403, which outlines the factors to be considered when deciding which schedule a particular substance might fit […]

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Criminal Defense, Law News

The “Castle Doctrine” and “Stand Your Ground” Laws, Self Defense in Tennessee

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The “Castle Doctrine” and “Stand Your Ground” Laws, Self Defense in Tennessee

Self-defense as a general defense against prosecution varies widely from state to state. And even when states might recognize the same general principles, they still have their own unique code of laws and specific elements necessary to qualify for a self-defense argument. When researching legal principles like self-defense, you’ll often come across different doctrines, broad theories […]

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Drugs, Law News

Biden to Pardon Federal Offenses for Simple Possession of Marijuana

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Biden to Pardon Federal Offenses for Simple Possession of Marijuana

On October 6th, 2022, President Biden released a proclamation pardoning those who have been charged/convicted for the offense of simple possession of marijuana under federal or D.C. law. Notice that this is only for misdemeanor marijuana convictions. Other convictions for marijuana related offenses are not subject to this pardon which could include convictions for sale […]

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Law News

2022 Update to Tennessee’s ‘Unlawful Photography’ Law

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2022 Update to Tennessee’s ‘Unlawful Photography’ Law

Another criminal charge amended during the state legislature’s past session is the prohibition of “Unlawful Photography,” found under TCA § 39-16-605. The law previously criminalized the action of photographing someone only if 1) the person in the photograph would be offended/embarrassed and 2) the person who took the photo did so for the purpose of “sexual arousal […]

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Law News

2021 TBI Crime State Report

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2021 TBI Crime State Report

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released the 2021 publication of its annual “Crime in Tennessee” report. This report is a collection of data gathered from every “incident” reported by law enforcement agencies throughout the state. As is described in the opening letter, the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS) tracks every reported crime, including […]

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