Month: October 2017
High-level Halloween focus on DUIs for Tennessee law enforcers
Every year during the annual trick-or-treat merriment that surrounds Halloween, some people miss out on the party. And here is why: the flashing red lights that suddenly appear behind their vehicle while they are out motoring in traffic. For many of those unfortunate individuals, the holiday spirit rapidly fades. It is replaced instead by police
Certainly concerning: when prosecutors abuse the process
It’s understandable why most people in Tennessee or elsewhere who are targeted in a criminal probe or otherwise sought for questioning by authorities become more than a bit nervous. In fact, they grow flatly scared, and for obvious reasons. For starters, criminal justice actors like police officers, state/federal agents and prosecutors command vast resources. Moreover,
Man accused of drunk driving after Tennessee accident
Many people may feel out of hope when they are faced with criminal charges. However, this type of predicament does not have to automatically mean that an individual will have to deal with substantial punishment. If a person is accused of drunk driving, he or she could still present a meaningful defense that could help achieve
Certainly concerning: when prosecutors abuse the process
It’s understandable why most people in Tennessee or elsewhere who are targeted in a criminal probe or otherwise sought for questioning by authorities become more than a bit nervous. In fact, they grow flatly scared, and for obvious reasons. For starters, criminal justice actors like police officers, state/federal agents and prosecutors command vast resources. Moreover,
Can I be busted for driving while high on marijuana?
As more states across the country make legislation to legalize the use of recreational and medical marijuana, you may find yourself wondering if it is safe for you to drive while high. It is never safe for you to operate a vehicle impaired. Marijuana can dull your senses and make it hard for you to
Snowballing federal efforts target sentencing adjustments
One practice area in which we devote a significant amount of energy and acumen to at the criminal defense firm of The Lanzon Firm in Knoxville is federal crime representation. That legal realm is unique and flatly differentiated from other areas of law. We note on our website that, “One of the hallmarks of federal
There is no need to wait to start a criminal defense
Not all arrests happen at the scene. Many happen after Knoxville police conduct an investigation. At that time, an individual may be sought if police believe he or she was involved in the crime. That person does not have to wait until an arrest to consider a criminal defense. For instance, on the morning of Oct.
Study findings: getting proven DUI counsel literally pays off
When we talk about the potentially heavy consequences of a DUI conviction in Tennessee in a given case on our criminal defense website at the Knoxville law firm of The Lanzon Firm, we could hardly overstate the matter. It’s just a firm reality, as we note on our site, that Tennessee “has some of the stiffest
White collar crimes: Tennessee man accused of voter fraud
Facing criminal charges on a federal level can often have lasting impacts. As a result, individuals who are accused of white collar crimes or federal crimes often want to gain more information on their situations. Criminal proceedings for such predicaments can often be complicated, and therefore, accused parties will certainly want to better understand their options for
2 Tennessee men facing drug charges after traffic stop
When faced with a difficult situation, it is not uncommon for individuals to feel uncertain about the best ways in which to handle the predicament. If the issue involves drug charges, parties who have been accused of a crime may want to gain reliable information on their legal options. Because any type of allegation can have