Month: February 2017
Expect greater enforcement of federal marijuana laws
The U.S. Department of Justice under Jeff Sessions will do more to enforce federal marijuana laws, according to White House press secretary Sean Spicer. How will this affect people in Tennessee? While possession of marijuana is not legal anywhere in Tennessee, visitors to federal parks and buildings may expect more aggressive enforcement of existing laws.
Vehicular homicide charges filed against Tennessee man
There are times when the careless or negligent acts on the part of one person result in the death of another. But what may have seemed to be reckless behavior is sometimes found be the result of unavoidable circumstances that led to the injurious incident. The recent deaths of two Tennessee men in a car
When is it illegal to carry a handgun?
Some people who own handguns make the mistake of carrying those weapons at times when it is illegal to do so under Tennessee or federal law. This mistake could result in a damaging criminal record. Here are answers to commonly asked questions what is legal and what is illegal about carrying handguns in Tennessee. When
Driver flees police, charged with drunk driving
Poor decision making is considered to be a significant negative side effect of alcohol consumption. Choosing to get behind the wheel of an automobile after drinking is a decision that can result in life-changing events for the driver and others who may be affected by that decision. Charges including drunk driving have been filed against a Tennessee
Drunk driving arrest: Tennessee man asks trooper for directions
Drivers in Tennessee who are charged with alcohol-related offenses are typically apprehended by some commonly known methods. Roadside checkpoints, erratic driving and car accidents most often come to mind. A Smithville man recently had numerous charges filed against him, including drunk driving, after allegedly bringing attention to himself by asking a state trooper for directions. The trooper