What To Know About Tennessee’s DUI Vehicle Forfeiture Laws
Tennessee takes drunk driving very seriously. According to data from the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), the law enforcement agency issues approximately 7,000 DUI citations each year. Local police departments make many thousands more DUI arrests. Even a first-time drunk driving offense can lead to serious criminal penalties. If you already have prior drunk driving convictions on […]
What Is The Difference Between A Federal DUI And A State DUI?
The main difference between federal and state DUI charges is the land someone was driving on at the time. If a person was driving on state land, they will face state DUI charges, while anyone driving under the influence on federal land will face federal DUI charges. Federal DUI charges are much more serious and […]
Difference Between Street Crime & White Collar Crime
A crime is an illegal activity that can be prosecuted by the state or federal government and is punishable under the law. On a social level, most crimes are considered to be morally or ethically wrong. However, not all crimes are the same. Under the law, crimes are characterized as greater abuses of public order (felony) or […]
What Is A Felony DUI In Tennessee?
No matter the surrounding circumstances, DUI charges are serious business. They have the ability to negatively impact nearly every aspect of your life for years to come. If you are facing a DUI, you might be left wondering: what is a felony DUI? What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony DUI? Who […]
DUI Arrest In Tennessee: What Happens Next?
Being arrested for a DUI is often intimidating and frightening. Most individuals arrested for a DUI are not career criminals. They are average people with families and jobs who might have made a poor decision and had a lapse in judgment. In some cases, they may be completely innocent and were only arrested due to […]
I Was Arrested For A Crime I Didn’t Commit: What Should I Do?
Nothing is worse than being accused of something you didn’t do – especially when there are criminal charges involved. Perhaps you were falsely accused, your actions were misunderstood, you were with someone else who committed a crime, or you were merely in the wrong place at the wrong time. No matter what happened, or how […]
When Should I Hire A Criminal Defense Lawyer?
If you are facing a criminal investigation or have already been arrested and charged with a crime, you may be wondering: when should I hire a criminal defense lawyer? Subjects of a criminal investigation may be reluctant to go ahead and hire a criminal defense lawyer as they do not want to waste money if […]
Examples Of White Collar Crime In Tennessee
The term white collar crime was reportedly coined in 1939. Today it is used to describe a plethora of non-violent crimes generally committed by businesses or government professionals. The hallmarks of these crimes include deceit, concealment, and a violation of trust. Usually, the motivation behind a white collar crime is financial. If you are facing charges for […]
Four DUI Defenses That May Apply To Your Case
If you’ve had the unpleasant experience of being stopped on suspicion of DUI, you were probably treated like a criminal. Law enforcement officers have a tendency to treat suspects as if they were guilty. But the fact is that there are many legal defenses to DUI charges. Every defendant has the right to present his […]
College Student DUIs In Tennessee: Special Considerations
It is not uncommon for Knoxville college students to be arrested for drunk driving. When this happens, it is important for both parents and students to know what to do in order to protect your legal rights. An arrest does not equal a conviction. A conviction can have many collateral consequences for college students, so […]
