The False Claims Act and Medical Fraud
Comprehensive Pain Specialists is one of the biggest pain management chains in the country – with 60 offices in 11 states. State Senator Steve Dickerson is the founder of the company. The business shut down a year ago, leaving many patients without their medical records and searching for new doctors. According to a report in…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Large Truck Accidents
Any safety analysis of a trucking company should review more than just the number of accidents or deaths they caused. The analysis should review why the accidents happened, so that patterns of behavior can be identified and fixed. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), while most truck accidents happened on the roadway…
Read MoreGlaring Inconsistencies Found in Date Rape Drug Testing Procedures
Date rape tests are currently performed at state crime labs and at hospitals. A BuzzFeed News study has revealed that the drug testing done in cases of date rape is unreliable. There are no current nationwide standards for: The types of screenings that should be used The range of drugs that should be tested The…
Read MoreThe Dangers Seniors Face While Walking Their Dogs
Dogs are man’s (and woman’s) best friend. They warm the heart, give you their undivided attention, and look at you with those wide sympathetic eyes. Until recently, walking a dog was thought to be a great form of exercise. Sadly, recent studies and stories are confirming that the risk of breaking a bone while dog-walking…
Read MoreNew Tennessee Bill Aims to Increase Sentences for Repeat DUI Offenders
Channel 6 ABC reported in February, 2019, that Tennessee lawmakers are seeking to increase the penalties for repeat DUI offenders. Under a new bill, proposed by Tennessee state senator Todd Gardenhire, drivers who are convicted of a second driving under the influence charge will spend at least 11 months and 29 days (the maximum allowed…
Read MoreTennessee Considering Making Right to Vote Easier for Some Felons
Legislators in Tennessee will soon be considering new laws that will help felons who have paid their debt to society have their voting rights restored, according to a recent story by AP News. Two organizations, the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee and Americans for Prosperity, often with different viewpoints, are supporting the legislation. The…
Read MoreShould I Attempt to Settle My Own Car Accident Case?
For many people, it’s tempting to try to settle their car accident cases on their own. They think by saving the legal fees and getting their money quickly, that they’ll come out ahead. Unfortunately, too many accident victims realize after the settlement that they made a mistake – often a big mistake. In short, no…
Read MoreThe Effect of Cyntoia Brown’s Clemency on the Juvenile Justice System
The Tennessean reported Governor Bill Haslam, in one of his final acts as Governor, granted clemency to 30-year-old Cyntoia Brown. Ms. Brown was sentenced to life in jail for killing a Nashville real estate agent. She was sentenced when she was 16 years old. The agent, whom she didn’t know, picked her up “at an…
Read MoreSupreme Court Rules Unanimously that Civil Forfeiture Laws for Criminal Violations are Unjust
The US Supreme Court recently ruled that limits must be placed on the practice known as civil forfeiture. Civil forfeiture is the taking of private property, including homes, cars, and cash, that were used to commit a crime. While the aim of civil forfeiture laws was to prevent the properties from being used for other…
Read MoreCan You Get Rid of a DUI on Your Record?
Tennessee, much like the federal government, has been working towards criminal justice reform. The state has changed some laws when it comes to clearing your record, such as allowing people to clear up to two convictions, and reducing the costs associated with expungement. Despite these changes, however, laws regarding driving under the influence were never…
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