More than six months into the coronavirus pandemic, Americans are still relying on the use of face masks and hand sanitizer to keep them safe and healthy. In the early weeks and months of the virus, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended the use of alcohol-based sanitizer, the liquid was difficult [...]
Tennessee drivers who repeatedly drink and drive and now face harsher penalties than ever before. Updated laws now focus on individuals who have been convicted of DUI four times or more. The consequences for convictions for these repeat offenders have become much more severe. Stiffer consequences for DUI repeat offenders Before recent legislation changes, conviction [...]
The last several months have been difficult for many who have loved ones in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Elderly adults living in these facilities, many of whom have chronic underlying medical conditions, have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Many families are living with the anxiety of not knowing if their loved ones are [...]
The popular social networking apps in Apple’s App Store are now the subject of over 1,500 complaints and allegations of unwanted and unsolicited sexual advances, many of which have targeted children. According to the Washington Post, this is in stark contrast to what the company continually markets its App Store as – a safe and [...]
We have recently gotten word that despite the best efforts of Sheriff Ronald Seals, the coronavirus has made its way into the Sevier County Jail. Sherriff Seals suspended in-person visits at Sevier County correctional facilities in early July to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Per reports, all sick employees were told to stay home, and [...]
Tennessee offers a diversion program for some offenses if the accused meets certain conditions. There are two types of diversionary programs: pretrial diversion and judicial diversion. Both types of diversion programs are used to give defendants a chance to avoid a criminal record for less serious offenses. There are important differences between the two. According [...]
In film and television, when the prosecutor says he has an eyewitness, you always see a look of dismay on the face of the defendant. The truth is, eye witness testimony isn’t always right, and that testimony is often easily debunked. So if a law enforcement officer or the D.A. tries to coerce a confession [...]
Many new laws took effect on January 1, 2020, which could affect how personal injury and criminal defense cases move forward. We wanted to review a few of those changes today, so you could be informed about what the new laws say. Changes regarding handgun permits A new permit option has been added called a [...]
The state of Tennessee governs its bail bonds system. Essentially, a bail bond is an insurance policy offered to a defendant that which the bail established by the court to be fulfilled. The bail bond agency provides the security and assurance that the defendant will show up in court at the designated time. The State [...]
The coronavirus pandemic has triggered a series of worldwide events, one of which includes mandatory stay-at-home orders to assist in preventing the spread of the virus. This has left many Americans in a sedentary position, either forced to work from home or unemployed. In addition, most activities that involve socialization have come to a screeching [...]
