Consent is a common defense to many different types of sex crimes and offenses including rape, sexual assault, and sexual abuse. “Consent” is also a legal term of art. The precise definition may vary from state to state and from one offense to the other. Our criminal defense lawyers understand when defendants can argue consent [...]
While there are many benefits to riding motorcycles, such as the joy of riding in the fresh air with friends and inexpensive transportation, there are dangers too. Many motorcycle accidents cause serious injuries, including traumatic brain injuries and fatalities. According to the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security’s dashboard, there have been 2,066 motorcycle [...]
If you have a DUI conviction in Tennessee, you will have to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) in your vehicle. The purpose of the IID is to ensure sober driving and minimize the risk of repeat offenses. Sevierville drivers with one of these alcohol detection devices in their vehicle should understand the penalties associated [...]
Amputation victims lose much more than the use of a body part of limb. Victims can suffer emotional and psychological trauma from the loss, and many experience physical pain. Many amputees cannot work again in the jobs they loved or the careers they trained for, and may require extensive physical rehabilitation. Most amputees also require [...]
Childhood is a time of joy, innocence and exploration. Unfortunately, it is also a time when accidents and injuries can happen. Every child will have some falls and scrapes, but certain injuries can have lifelong effects on a child – physically, emotionally, and financially. Burn injuries: Burn injuries can be excruciatingly painful and leave both [...]
In 2018, a farm bill passed that allowed for the sale and use of certain hemp-derived cannabinoid products. It’s why you can purchase CBD oils and products in certain stores or online. Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8 THC), sometimes called “diet weed,” is another type of cannabinoid that has some psychoactive effects. The sale and purchase of [...]
Today’s cars and trucks are modern marvels. We used to get excited when a car had an extra set of cup holders, but today’s amenities are extraordinary: trunks that open with the wave of a foot, refrigerated compartments to keep drinks cool, and built-in screens on headrests to keep the kiddies entertained. And that doesn’t [...]
Truck accidents happen for many different reasons, like when a truck driver speeds, drives distracted, or while tired. One other common type of common truck accident is a blind spot accident, and most of these accidents are preventable. Truckers need to anticipate their vehicle’s blind spots and maneuver cautiously to avoid accidents. Further, trucking companies [...]
With so many stories about high-profile criminal cases dominating the news cycle, the general public suddenly heard a lot about the terms “indictment” and “arraignment.” However, what do these words mean, exactly? How do indictments and arraignments work, and does every criminal defendant have to go through them? PBS published an article answering some of [...]
Car accidents can happen at any time and can be caused by a variety of factors. These accidents occur when one vehicle collides with the rear end of another vehicle, often resulting in significant property damage and injuries. They’re among the most common types of car crashes there are. The National Safety Council reports there [...]
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