According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), unwanted sexual contact is a severe problem in the United States, especially concerning the health of adolescents. It’s crucial both you and your teen understand what statutory rape entails here in Tennessee – meaning understanding the definition of consent, as well as what is and [...]
Trucks are a good deal larger and heavier than standard passenger vehicles. This means they are inherently more dangerous in a collision – what might be a minor accident for two sedans can be deadly with a truck involved. Even other trucks are not safe in the event of a collision. Just this May, CDL [...]
As American citizens, we are entitled to several rights and protections to help ensure we are all treated fairly by the law. Freedom of speech and the right to bear arms are common examples of these rights, but they are not the only ones. Just as important — and perhaps even more-so in some ways [...]
No matter the vehicle someone drives, they should always be attentive and aware while behind the wheel. Whether the driver was texting, eating, playing with the radio, or trying to break up a backseat fight between children, it all counts as distraction, and it is all dangerous. There is an extra layer of danger when [...]
The recent Supreme Court decision (New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen) regarding the right to concealed carry was released on the same day that the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was presented to the President to sign. For many Americans, these seemingly opposing actions create a lot of questions about what your rights [...]
Many drug charges can be brought in both federal courts and Tennessee state courts. However, there are major differences between federal crimes and state crimes. The rules of procedure and evidence are different. The sentencing guidelines and procedures are different. The makeup of the jury that hears your case is normally different. Typically, the consequences [...]
Car accidents often cause severe injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and traumatic amputation. In addition to various types of physical trauma, most accidents also cause emotional trauma. There are constant anxieties, worries, and stresses for any serious injury. Victims worry about who will pay their medical bills and daily expenses. They’re [...]
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious charge with serious penalties. Those penalties ratchet up, however, if someone is injured or dies as a result of a drunk driving accident. If you are accused of being under the influence and causing or contributing to a fatal accident, you need to call a defense attorney [...]
Many vehicle accidents are caused because drivers are irresponsible. Drivers who speed, drive while intoxicated, or drive while distracted should know better. They should know careless driving causes car accidents, truck accidents, and motorcycle accidents. Drivers also need to be aware of some inherent dangers – dangers that are due to conditions of the roads [...]
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), in conjunction with a variety of auto manufacturers, has formed the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety Program (DADSS). This partnership’s goal is to reduce the number of drunk driving fatalities across the nation by installing sensors in vehicles that measure the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels of [...]
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