Category: Criminal Defense
Domestic violence reports may be rising
Considering current events, some people have wondered whether domestic violence reports are on the rise. After all, families are spending a great deal more time together than they are accustomed to doing. At the same time, anti-domestic violence activists worry that victims may lack a realistic way to call for help because they may always
Domestic violence accusations: Not to be taken lightly
Accusations of domestic violence are very serious. Even if there is no conviction, a charge can have a considerable impact on your personal and professional life. And in the uncharted territory of the current situation we live in, the rate of individuals reporting domestic violence and filing charges is increasing. What are the penalties for domestic
The Fourth Amendment protects your cellphone
In this new age of technology, people share and store extremely personal information on their cellphones. And nearly every person in Tennessee and across the country has their cellphone on their person at all times. Storing personal information on our cellphones might be handy. However, it could be dangerous when individuals are facing criminal charges.
Is an eyewitness’s confidence the key to their reliability?
When police ask an eyewitness to identify a suspect, it is usually done through either a lineup or a photo array. In this situation, the culprit may actually be among the choices. However, it’s also possible that the police have the wrong person. Therefore, identifying a suspect should always be about affirmatively recognizing them, not
Preliminary Hearing Not Important?
In previous articles, Summers and Wyatt have emphasized the absolute requirement of not waiving a preliminary hearing in General Sessions Court except in the most extraordinary circumstances. This is often inconvenient for the attorneys because the prosecutors usually try to get rid of all other cases before they have a hearing. For this reason, many