What is Violating Probation?
While the conditions of an individual’s probation sentence will vary for every situation, it may help to think of the probation system as a type of honor system. Violating probation has consequences that are not very pleasant. As such, it’s important to remember that if you have been granted probation, then you should follow the […]
Possible Defenses against Drug Possession
Even outside the state of Tennessee, law enforcement tends to take a zero-tolerance policy regarding drug possession charges. But while the notion of facing a drug possession charge can seem overwhelming and hopeless, solid legal defenses against drug possession charges do exist. It should be stressed that anyone facing drug possession charges has the right […]
Avoid the Chances of a DUI
It is important to avoid the chances of a DUI by making smart decisions. Because Driving under the Influence (DUI) is a serious crime in Tennessee, you want to have some strategies to safely enjoy your “partying.” DUI situations arise if you are not being careful about choices about drinking or other substance abuse and […]
Does DUI Mean Drugs, Too?
While driving under the influence, or DUI, generally gets used as a term to describe drunk driving, a DUI can apply whenever the driver of a vehicle appears to be under the influence of an unknown substance. Quick Definitions A DUI charge generally refers to legal substances (such as alcohol), illegal substances (cocaine, heroin, etc.), […]
Penalties for Sexual Assault Crimes
Sexual assault crimes carry some of the heaviest penalties in the criminal justice system, both in the immediate and the future. While the immediate penalties include massive prison sentences, future penalties can include registration as a sex offender and a loss of privacy. Definition and Penalties The state of Tennessee defines sexual assault as any […]
Types of Drug Offenses
While the list of controlled and illegal substances applies to a variety of drugs, the specific type of drug charges tend to be fairly straightforward. Depending on the state in question, the U.S. law system tends to stick with five specific charges when it comes to illegal drugs. Simple Possession Offenses Having an illegal drug […]
Pulled Over for A DUI? Am I Required to Take Blood Test?
In Tennessee, the answer to this question in the past was “No,” with a few exceptions. However, as of January 1, 2012, a change in Tennessee law in regard to compelled chemical tests changes this answer. The new changes in the law expand those precious few exceptions to create more situations in which a police […]