A search warrant is formal judicial authorization for a search and/or seizure of property which may contain evidence of a crime. It requires a probable cause to suspect the property may contain evidence of a crime. It requires a 'nexus' between the suspected criminal...
Tennessee driver with prior drunk driving conviction arrested
Weddings are joyful occasions to celebrate with family, friends, food and drink. While that is not a problem for many, one Tennessee woman with a prior drunk driving conviction was recently arrested after attending a wedding and charged with that same offense once...
Evidence Sufficient for Solicitation of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Sexual exploitation of a minor is a relatively broad offense under Tennessee law which can include a variety of different conduct. It can be committed when a person eighteen years of age or older somehow causes a minor, or a law enforcement officer posing as a minor,...
Tennessee man could face punishments after wreck
It has been preached to kids from the time they are little -- don't drink and drive. While most people don't set out to break the law, human nature sometimes leads to less than positive decisions. Being arrested for a DUI is one thing, but facing a DUI along with a...
Alleged drunk driving at the center of a car dragging incident
Typically, when most Tennessee drivers get behind the wheel, they practice safe driving practices. However, there are times when drivers make mistakes that can potentially lead to an accident. One mistake that some drivers make is drunk driving, which can be both...
Reliable Hearsay is Permitted in a Sentencing Proceeding
'Hearsay' is an evidentiary term usually referring to an assertion of fact made outside of court which a party attempts to introduce as evidence in court to prove the truth the assertion. The federal rules of evidence and the rules of evidence of each state have...
Tennessee woman faces drunk driving charge
When a person is arrested and charged with drunk driving, he or she naturally may be fearful about the consequences of possibly being convicted. In Tennessee, an accused individual has the right to pursue a defense in a drunk driving case, seeking an outcome that is...
Exemption of Detective from Sequestration Rule Affirmed
In criminal trials, witness sequestration refers to excluding people who plan to testify from the courtroom while other witnesses are testifying. The purpose of witness sequestration is to prevent a witness' testimony from being influenced by the testimony of other...
Tennessee driver faces drunk driving charges
Getting arrested on charges of driving under the influence, or DUI, can cause embarrassment and anxiety. An accused individual may worry about the consequences of being convicted, and he or she also might worry about his or her reputation in the community. One man in...
