If you are a resident of the Volunteer State, it is likely that you have heard of the Tennessee Hearing Protection Act. This legislation was passed in the Tennessee House of Representatives on May 1, 2017, removing the state's prohibition on the manufacture, possession, transport, sale, or repair...
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Drugged Driving Fatalities Outnumber Those from Drunk Driving
Drug use was a factor in 43 percent of the fatal car accidents in 2015, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility. This figure surpasses the 37 percent of drivers nationwide who tested above the legal limit for alcohol. In...
Tennessee Fighting Human Trafficking
In 2016, there were 20,424 human trafficking cases in the United States, according to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline. 108 of those reported cases were in the state of Tennessee. Human trafficking is a form of modern day slavery and is a crime in every state in the United S...
Why You Should Have a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Tennessee
Innocent until proven guilty. That is the premise of the American criminal justice system: someone charged with a crime is innocent until proven guilty in the court of law. If you have been charged with a crime, the prosecution must prove you committed the crime, beyond what is called “reasonable...
What Are the Aggravated DUI Penalties?
An aggravated DUI is a charge for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol that carries enhanced penalties due to the severity of the circumstances and other mitigating factors. As you may expect, aggravated DUIs tend to result in harsher sentences than just a standard first DUI charge. ...
Ignition Interlock Devices Reduce DUI Deaths
Does an ignition interlock device deter drivers from driving under the influence (DUI)? Yes, according to a recent study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, reports that states that require ignitio...
Study Shows Medical Marijuana Laws Lower Traffic Fatality Rates
As the push to legalize medical marijuana in Tennessee continues, led by Representative Jeremy Faison and Senator Steve Dickerson, a recent report might bolster their efforts. The study, conducted by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and published online in the ...
Lawmakers Pass Bill to Block the Decriminalization of Small Amounts of Marijuana
Despite the movement of cities across Tennessee to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana, these efforts will be effectively blocked due to the legislature recently passing a bill that blocks these measures. The only step that remains is for the governor to sign the bill. Recently, Nashville an...
Underage Binge Drinking Has Serious Consequences
The recent death of a freshman at Miami University in Ohio due to a night of binge drinking puts the issue of underage binge drinking back in the headlines. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), excessive drinking among underage youth is responsible for more than 4,300 deaths each y...
Murfreesboro Criminal Defense Lawyers Protect the Rights of Individuals Accused of Statutory Rape
Understanding the statutory rape laws and the age of consent in Tennessee can help you to avoid the dire consequences of a conviction As a general rule, engaging in consensual sexual relations is not a crime when both parties are adults and capable of giving consent. Problems arise when one of th...
Tennessee Drug Possession Laws
Governments on both state and federal levels commit a great deal of money and effort each fiscal year toward the enforcement of laws targeting drug use and possession in this country. Tennessee is no exception in its commitment to arresting and prosecuting individuals caught in possession of ille...
Selecting the Right Murfreesboro Criminal Defense Attorney is Essential When Your Liberty and Future is at Stake
Your criminal defense attorney must be available to answer your questions and address your concerns in addition to being your representative in court A criminal conviction in Tennessee can change your life. Besides the harsh penalties, including prison confinement and fines, a criminal record can...
Murfreesboro DUI Attorneys Defending Drivers Charged with Implied Consent Violations
Tennessee motorists give up rights when they get a driver's license that may require experience defense counsel A driving under the influence charge in Tennessee can lead to fines, loss of driving privileges and even incarceration for anyone who is convicted. The use of chemical testing of a moto...
Tennessee Domestic Violence Laws
If you are convicted of committing assault in Tennessee, you could go to jail or prison, but the consequences of a conviction increase if the person you are accused of assaulting is your spouse or a relative. The reason is that Tennessee categorizes assault as domestic assault if the victim is so...
Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Bill to Increase Prison Time for Multiple DUIs
Harsher penalties highlight need for effective legal counsel Tennessee lawmakers recently voted to increase the penalties for those who repeatedly violate the state's laws against driving while intoxicated (DUI), while reducing the consequences for possessing small quantities of illegal drugs. Al...
Effective Defense Strategies for Beating DUI Charges in Tennessee
Do not assume you are guilty before speaking with a qualified Tennessee DUI attorney In 2014, Tennessee officials arrested 26,810 individuals for driving while intoxicated (DUI). These serious charges can lead to jail time, significant fines, participation in court-ordered substance abuse program...
Drugged Driving: The New Drunk Driving?
Drivers caught driving under the influence may be using drugs, not alcohol Even as teenagers, before we can legally drink, we are warned about the dangers of drinking and driving. Television campaigns portray devastating accidents caused by drunk driving to deter the behavior, and those involved ...
Driver’s License Restoration after a DUI
One of the most serious consequences associated with a DUI offense in Tennessee is the revocation of your driver's license. The period of the revocation depends on the particular facts of your case, but can be as long as 10 years. During this period, it is illegal to drive, making it difficult to...
Gun Deaths Outnumbered Vehicular Deaths in Tennessee in 2014
Though vehicle ownership exceeds gun ownership, guns are causing more deaths than motor vehicle accidents In 21 states, including Tennessee, more people were killed by guns than by car accidents in 2014 and many predict the troubling trend will continue into 2016. Over the last ten years, deaths ...
Federal Government Cracking Down on Medicare Fraud Abuses
Medicare fraud has been going on in many forms since its inception. The federal government has begun dedicating more investigators than ever before into abuses of the system. The frauds range in value and level of participation significantly. However, the penalties in prison are consistently in t...
What is TennCare Fraud?
TennCare Fraud Laws Combat Public Health Care Abuse By Both Patients And Doctors Tennessee Inspector General Manny Tyndall has announced the addition of two more counts of TennCare fraud, arising from a doctor-shopping scheme involving the prescription painkillers Hydrocodone and Oxycodone. The ...
Analyzing the Collapse of One of the Most Recognizable Advertising Spokesman
Jared from Subway facing severe penalties for internet solicitation and child pornography In 2000, the world came to know Jared Fogle as an inspirational figure who 245 pounds utilizing a diet and exercise regimen centered around Subway sandwiches. Established in 1965, Subway is a huge restauran...
What to Do at a DUI Checkpoint
Cooperation with law enforcement is key The United States Supreme Court has ruled that DUI checkpoints are legal. This means that all drivers stopped at the checkpoint, even though law enforcement has no probable cause that anyone is driving under the influence, are subject to examination. Tennes...
What Happens When You Violate Probation in Tennessee?
Turn to an aggressive Murfreesboro probation violation lawyer for reliable legal and advice and guidance Criminal charges and convictions often have lasting effects that negatively impact your personal, professional and financial status. One of the most common penalties for a wide range of crimin...
Tennessee Shoplifting and Theft Laws | Murfreesboro Attorney |
Helping criminal defendants understand state theft laws and sentencing guidelines Within the entire realm of criminal offenses, theft and shoplifting may seem like minor crimes compared to other serious felonies. However, any criminal convictions on your record have the power to negatively impac...