How Do I Get a Copy of the Police Report from My Car Accident?
Car accidents, no matter whose fault, can be just the beginning of a process of red tape and paperwork. You must exchange information, documentation, and paperwork with the driver of the other vehicle, get in touch with insurance companies, visit your doctor, and get the police report. A police report is standard for any type…
Read MoreAssault Still a Significant Problem in Tennessee
Families and communities are greatly affected in the negative sense when touched by violent crime. Violent crimes, such as assault, not only cause physical harm to victims, but also emotional and social distress which leads to anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and premature death. Crime in neighborhoods can affect the local economy in addition to…
Read MoreIs Video Footage from Doorbell Cameras Admissible in Court?
“Smart” doorbells like Ring or Nest give many homeowners a sense of security. Being able to see and hear who is at your door, as well as the potential crime deterrent offered by the presence of the doorbell itself, provides consumers a less expensive way to set up a home security system. Many of the…
Read MoreFDA 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…
Read MoreCommercial Trucking Company Liability and Proposed Insurance Coverage Changes
Throughout the state of Tennessee, commercial trucks are a common sight on highways and other roadways. Often, the drivers operating these trucks are not the owners of the vehicles. Trucking companies usually train drivers to operate company trucks. Therefore, if a passenger vehicle is involved with a commercial truck, injured parties may be eligible to…
Read MoreTennessee’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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreBeware of Using Random Chat Apps; They Can Open the Door for Criminals
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…
Read MoreIt 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…
Read MoreHow Do Judicial Diversions Work in Tennessee?
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. What…
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