Five Crimes Common during the Holidays
The holidays may be a time for good will and generosity, but criminals do not stop just for a celebration. In fact, the holidays often see a sharp rise in a few different types of crimes due to the nature of certain behaviors around this time. In this blog, we’ll examine a few of these […]
Were you arrested for DUI this labor day weekend?
Labor Day is traditionally one of the most deadly weekends of the year in terms of fatalities caused by drunk drivers. This means that every year law enforcement steps up their efforts to catch these intoxicated motorists before they can cause these potentially lethal collisions, meaning there is a massive influx of DUI arrests. If […]
Attorney David Clarke defends Client in Vehicular Manslaughter Case
Attorney David Clarke appeared in court this week to represent his client, Gareion Simmons in a probable cause hearing. Simmons is accused of a number of serious charges, including four counts of aggravated assault, criminal impersonation, and vehicular manslaughter. Coffee County authorities allege that Simmons stole a black Escalade and led the sheriff’s department on […]
Understanding your Miranda Rights
“You have the right to remain silent.” We’ve all seen a television show or movie where law enforcement finally catches up with the suspect and give him a series of warnings as they’re lowering his head into the back of a car for transport to jail, and this is usually the first thing said to […]
Do I have to allow the police to search my home or my car?
Generally no, unless the police have a signed search warrant. In most circumstances, you can refuse to consent to a search by the police without a search warrant. Even if the officer threatens to hold you until a search warrant is obtained, it is seldom a good idea to willingly consent to a search. However, […]
Felony VS. Misdemeanor: What is the Difference?
A distinct difference between felonies and misdemeanors is the length of time a criminal defendant will be held in custody after a conviction. Felonies are usually the most serious crimes in criminal law. A felony is any crime that is punishable by more than one year in prison or death. A misdemeanor, on the other […]
Bail/ Bond: What is it and how does it Work?
The terms bond and bail both mean the amount of money a court requires from the criminal defendant in order to release him/her from jail. These terms are often used interchangeably in most areas of Tennessee. Unless the defendant is charged with a capital crime, every Tennessee criminal defendant is allowed to have a bond/bail […]
The Miranda Warning and What happens if the Police Forget
The Miranda warning (or Miranda rights) is a warning given by U.S. police to a criminal suspect in police custody or in custodial interrogation before the suspect is interrogated to preserve the admissibility of his or her statements against them in criminal proceedings. This requirement to advise a criminal suspect of his or her Miranda […]