What Is Bank Fraud?

“White-collar” crime was given its nickname because of the type of individual who tended to commit these illegal acts: suit and tie wearing professionals who find loopholes in the financial world, and exploit them for monetary gain. One of the crimes that falls into the category of this sort of criminal activity is bank fraud.…

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What Does the Black Box Do in a Truck?

Anytime you’re involved in a motor vehicle accident it can be devastating to your life. Even more devastating can be the difficulties you’ll go through in trying to resolve your claim when you’re not at fault. When the accident involved a commercial vehicle like a tractor trailer, you can multiple those difficulties ten-fold because the…

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Alternate Sentencing Options in Tennessee

When most people get into trouble for the first time, or even for something new, they understandably worry about what they’re about to face. It seems like every crime show depicts the only options being stiff penalties or turning over valuable information in the hopes of cutting a deal for an easier sentence. This is…

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FDA Recalls Nearly 150 Brands of Hand Sanitizer

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…

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Tennessee’s Latest DUI Law Clamps Down Harder on Repeat Offenders

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…

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How Can I Keep My Loved Ones in Nursing Homes Safe?

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…

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It Appears That COVID-19 Has Come to Sevier County Jail

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…

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