Month: May 2014
Search Warrant for Computer Upheld
A search warrant is formal judicial authorization for a search and/or seizure of property which may contain evidence of a crime. It requires a probable cause to suspect the property may contain evidence of a crime. It requires a ‘nexus’ between the suspected criminal activity and the property to be searched and/or seized. The evidence
Tennessee driver with prior drunk driving conviction arrested
Weddings are joyful occasions to celebrate with family, friends, food and drink. While that is not a problem for many, one Tennessee woman with a prior drunk driving conviction was recently arrested after attending a wedding and charged with that same offense once again. This time, however, she has been additionally charged with placing minors in danger.
Evidence Sufficient for Solicitation of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Sexual exploitation of a minor is a relatively broad offense under Tennessee law which can include a variety of different conduct. It can be committed when a person eighteen years of age or older somehow causes a minor, or a law enforcement officer posing as a minor, to engage in sexual activity observed by the defendant
Evidence Sufficient for Solicitation of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Sexual exploitation of a minor is a relatively broad offense under Tennessee law which can include a variety of different conduct. It can be committed when a person eighteen years of age or older somehow causes a minor, or a law enforcement officer posing as a minor, to engage in sexual activity observed by the defendant
Tennessee man could face punishments after wreck
It has been preached to kids from the time they are little — don’t drink and drive. While most people don’t set out to break the law, human nature sometimes leads to less than positive decisions. Being arrested for a DUI is one thing, but facing a DUI along with a vehicular assault accusation is
Alleged drunk driving at the center of a car dragging incident
Typically, when most Tennessee drivers get behind the wheel, they practice safe driving practices. However, there are times when drivers make mistakes that can potentially lead to an accident. One mistake that some drivers make is drunk driving, which can be both financially and emotionally costly. A recent incident was reportedly the result of drunk
Reliable Hearsay is Permitted in a Sentencing Proceeding
‘Hearsay’ is an evidentiary term usually referring to an assertion of fact made outside of court which a party attempts to introduce as evidence in court to prove the truth the assertion. The federal rules of evidence and the rules of evidence of each state have their specific definitions of what hearsay is, and when
Tennessee woman faces drunk driving charge
When a person is arrested and charged with drunk driving, he or she naturally may be fearful about the consequences of possibly being convicted. In Tennessee, an accused individual has the right to pursue a defense in a drunk driving case, seeking an outcome that is in his or her best interests. One woman is
Exemption of Detective from Sequestration Rule Affirmed
In criminal trials, witness sequestration refers to excluding people who plan to testify from the courtroom while other witnesses are testifying. The purpose of witness sequestration is to prevent a witness’ testimony from being influenced by the testimony of other witnesses. The rule is not absolute, of course. The defendant in a case has the
Tennessee driver faces drunk driving charges
Getting arrested on charges of driving under the influence, or DUI, can cause embarrassment and anxiety. An accused individual may worry about the consequences of being convicted, and he or she also might worry about his or her reputation in the community. One man in Tennessee is currently facing this situation after recently being arrested