Refusing to Talk to Police is NOT a Crime! Many people don’t know their rights when it comes to running into the police. Interacting with police can be a stressful situation. The purpose of this blog is to give a little bit of insight into how Tennessee handles police-citizen encounters. Before diving deep into the … Read more
Theft is a crime that can be considered a misdemeanor depending on the amount of goods stolen. In some special cases prosecutors are pursuing more severe charges of burglary, which is a serious felony charge with significantly higher penalties of prison time and fines. This concerning courtroom trend can turn a case of what should … Read more
Know your rights when it comes to CBD possession In 2017 the Tennessee legislature fully legalized the use and sale of hemp-based CBD oil that contains less than 0.3% THC. The legalized CBD industry touts itself as offering a product that is great for your health and for the economy by creating a new market … Read more
Our phones are treasure troves of information about us. It only makes sense that law enforcement’s desire to search cell phones for evidence as part of their investigation of criminal allegations is becoming more and more common.
Every day we see countless updates online including pictures, witty captions, and hashtags that document peoples’ entire lives. But is posting your every move and thought on social media really the best idea? Can social media really be used as evidence in a court case? REMEMBER: What you post online can be used against you … Read more
We have all heard about, seen, thought about, or perhaps have even experienced it… the dreaded knock on your door accompanied by an echo of “police department!”