Month: June 2017
Is a felony charge the best way to deal with a tragic overdose?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, deaths from heroin-related overdoses have more than quadrupled since 2010. Nearly 13,000 people died from heroin overdoses in 2015. Despite these warnings, the use of heroin has increased in virtually every demographic group, including those traditionally not associated with heroin, including higher-income households and people with
3 most common white-collar crimes
Perpetrators of so-called “white-collar crimes” often believe that their position in a corporate environment affords them undue privileges. Many people accused of such actions would never consider themselves criminals, in fact, but the law typically sees things differently. Considering its most common forms makes it easier to understand how somebody might fall into a pattern
Common problems with DUI evidence
Tennesse drivers facing DUI charges may overestimate the strength of the evidence against them. Many make the mistake of deciding not to fight the charges, since, in their minds, the case against them has been proven. One reason for this mindset is that DUI evidence generally includes the results of chemical blood alcohol content (BAC) tests. While
A quick guide to marijuana charges in Tennessee
With ever-changing laws and perceptions of marijuana, it can be difficult to understand where the law stands and how it applies to you. Tennessee has even taken steps to reduce penalties — but is it illegal still? The short answer is yes, marijuana is illegal in Tennessee. If you want a more in-depth look at