When Does Suspicious Behavior Justify a DUI or Drug Investigation in Tennessee?
Getting pulled over can be nerve-wracking, even if you’ve done nothing wrong. But in Tennessee, that nervous behavior might be exactly what an officer uses to escalate a routine traffic stop into a full-blown DUI or drug investigation. Can your fidgeting, shaky hands, or awkward answers really justify a search of your car? What about […]
New Tennessee Law Now Makes All Child Abuse Charges Felonies (Effective July 1, 2025)
Tennessee is imposing tougher criminal penalties for certain cases of child abuse—a change that will greatly impact how these cases are charged, prosecuted, and punished. A new law has passed that eliminates misdemeanor treatment for child abuse involving injury to older children. As of July 1, 2025, anyone accused of causing injury to a child […]
New Implied Consent Law in Tennessee: Big Changes in 2026
Big changes are coming to Tennessee’s DUI laws on January 1, 2026—and anyone who drives in our state needs to know about them. For years, Tennessee’s implied consent law has been a critical part of how DUI cases are prosecuted. In many situations, if law enforcement obtained a blood sample through a search warrant, prosecutors […]
New Hemp Sales To Minors Law in Tennessee: How a Simple Mistake Could Mean Mandatory Jail Time
Tennessee’s laws regarding hemp-derived products are changing rapidly—and the consequences are becoming significantly more serious. Starting July 1, 2025, selling or distributing hemp-derived cannabinoids, such as Delta-8 or Delta-10, to anyone under 21 will be a Class A misdemeanor with mandatory jail time. What once resulted in just a fine can now mean a mandatory […]
What Happens After A Preliminary Hearing When My Case Goes To The Grand Jury In Tennessee?
Facing criminal charges in Tennessee can feel like entering a maze—unfamiliar terminology, intimidating courtrooms, and high‑stakes consequences at every turn. One of the earliest and most important steps in a criminal case is the preliminary hearing. However, many people are confused on what happens after the preliminary hearing. Although a preliminary hearing isn’t a trial, […]
Can You Be Convicted Of Domestic Assault In Tennessee Without Evidence?
Facing a domestic assault charge in Tennessee is a serious matter—and one that often comes with a lot of fear and confusion, especially when you believe there’s little or no evidence against you. Many facing these accusations wonder: can I really be convicted if it’s just my word against theirs? Immediately upon arrest for domestic […]
Drug Dogs and Traffic Stops: How Reliable Are K-9 Alerts in Tennessee?
In Tennessee and across the country, law enforcement agencies frequently rely on drug-sniffing dogs during traffic stops to detect illegal substances. These K-9 units are trained to alert to the presence of drugs, and their signals are often used to justify warrantless searches of vehicles. But just how reliable are these dog alerts—and are they […]
Probable Cause in Marijuana Cases: Tennessee Law and Your Rights
When it comes to marijuana charges in Tennessee, one of the most important legal questions is whether the police had probable cause to search you, your vehicle, or your home. Probable cause is a cornerstone of the Fourth Amendment, which protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. But what exactly does it mean—and how does […]
THCA Is Now Illegal In Tennessee. Here’s What You Need To Know
As of April 17, 2025, Tennessee has officially banned THCA—a hemp-derived cannabinoid that previously operated in a legal gray area. What was once available in vape shops and dispensaries is now classified as illegal under Tennessee law, with potential criminal consequences after enforcement of the ban begins on January 1, 2026. This update marks a […]
How Illegal Traffic Stops Can Get Drug Charges Dismissed in Tennessee
In Tennessee, many drug charges begin with a routine traffic stop. But if that stop or the search that follows violates your constitutional rights, the prosecution’s entire case could fall apart. Both the U.S. Constitution and Tennessee law place strict limits on when and how police can stop a vehicle, detain someone, or search for […]
