To get an Order of Protection, the process is relatively straightforward. The usual process is as follows:You fill out a Petition for Orders of Protection with the information that supports the request. You will need to swear under oath that these statements are...
Year: 2019
Drunk driving isn’t limited to motorized vehicles
As an experienced driver, you probably do not think about potential safety risks as you shift your car into gear. Confident in your capabilities, you might not consider what is going on with other people around you.However, deputies recently arrested a Tennessee man...
How can you get a DUI if you’re not even drunk?
Tennessee's Highway Patrol routinely cracks down on drunk driving around the holidays. Usually, this means that officers field sobriety checkpoints and pay extra attention to suspicious driving. But this extra attention can sometimes lead officers to make DUI arrests...
When does shopping become a criminal offense?
Inevitably, you will shop for something at some point. Whether you need groceries, school supplies for your children or found a pair of shoes you want, commerce is an integral part of life.No matter your income level, you probably come across things you want, like or...
Using your phone could result in a criminal record
When you think of criminal offenses, crime shows or heinous acts you saw reported on the news might come to mind. You may even think of those involved as “criminals,” rather than people who are facing allegations.However, with the new laws that took effect...
Private schools: Can trouble with the law result in expulsion?
If your child has done something wrong, you're likely dealing with the fallout. You may have court dates, need to speak with law enforcement, have attorney visits and more to do. On top of that, your child's private school might get involved.Most people who enroll...
Damaging another person’s property may have serious consequences
When you are involved in an emotionally-heated situation with someone close to you, your anger could cause you to act irrationally. And in some cases, if you and an ex are upset with each other, any variety of allegations could result.According to recent news reports,...
How drunk is Independence Day?
It is common for people to consume alcohol on holidays; even if you do not drink, you could experience the after-effects of those who do.Although people tend to drink more on holidays than on average days, alcohol consumption tends to vary by holiday. Keeping that in...
Does a misdemeanor charge offset equality?
Compared to a felony charge, allegations of a misdemeanor offense are less serious and do not hold as extreme penalties. However, depending on your financial situation, facing a misdemeanor can be devasting.Every year throughout the United States, there are 13 million...
Tennessee LEOs plan June sobriety checkpoints
Before going to happy hour with your friends, you are likely aware of the dangers of drinking and driving. But no matter how careful you are, in some situations, it is possible that you could overestimate your ability to handle your alcohol.Sometimes your driving may...