Like most law-abiding citizens, your initial instinct is to cooperate with the police whenever asked...
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Who Decides If a Case Is Prosecuted at the State or Federal Level?
Even if you have never before been arrested and charged with a crime, you likely know that a crimina...
What Are the Penalties for Shoplifting in Tennessee?
There was a time when teenagers almost looked at shoplifting from the local drug store as a right of...
How Does Extradition Work?
To a layperson, legal terminology that is used in television shows or by the media can be difficult ...
Is It Murder, Manslaughter, or Homicide in Tennessee?
When someone dies by means other than a true accident or natural causes, a number of legal terms may...
What Is the Potential Punishment for Domestic Violence in Tennessee?
If you were recently arrested and charged with domestic violence in Tennessee, the most important st...
Tennessee Department of Corrections 2018 Report Highlights
Every year the Tennessee Department of Corrections compiles a wide variety of statistics relevant to...
What Does It Mean to Impeach a Witness?
If you have been charged with a criminal offense, the State of Tennessee (or the U.S. government if ...
Will I Really Get a Fair Trial?
If you are currently a defendant in a criminal prosecution, one of the most important decisions you ...
What Does It Mean to Be Indicted?
Anyone who has watched a legal drama on television or read a legal thriller has heard the term “in...