The Dangers of Distracted Driving in Tennessee
If you live or work in Tennessee, then you know just how much you rely on your car to get you to and from your home, your work and your favorite day trips. While you might obey the rules of the road, you cannot account for other people – and the studies show that other…
Read MoreTravel to Tennessee, but Please Travel Safely
With a heavy heart, we heard about the fatal helicopter crash in Pigeon Forge yesterday. According to the latest news report, a sightseeing helicopter went down around 3:30pm, causing fires and explosions. Five people lost their lives, and the Federal Aviation Administration is already on the scene investigating what happened. We want to give thanks…
Read MoreTennessee State and Federal Penalties for Marijuana Possession
Opinions on marijuana use differ; some people favor its legalization while others vehemently oppose it. Regardless of how a person feels, under Tennessee law the possession of marijuana, even in very small amounts, is illegal. The penalties for possessing marijuana include steep fines, jail time, prison time, and community service. An offender’s criminal history helps…
Read MoreAfter a Record-Breaking Year of Recalls, the NHTSA May Actually DO Something
More than 51 million vehicles. According to CNBC, that was the total amount of recalled vehicles in 2015. The news reports that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had to change some numbers for 2014 (it came in at just under 51 million) to account for the Takata airbag cases, which accounted for 19 million…
Read MoreAre You Eligible to Get an Expungement in Tennessee?
We all made mistakes in our youth. Young people tend to think they are invincible and often can’t see the repercussions of a “mistake” that involves the law. But flash forward to now. Suppose you have gotten your life on track and your looking forward to getting a good job and having a positive future…
Read MoreDelius Continues Long Record of Defending Law Enforcement Officers Facing Frivolous, Unfounded Allegations
Regrettably, the nationwide trend of disparaging law enforcement has come to affect us at home. The focus across the country of the media and politicians in maligning officers has come to affect us here in Sevier County. While Delius & McKenzie, PLLC works on a daily basis on behalf of citizens charged with crimes, and…
Read MoreTransvaginal Mesh Reclassified by the FDA for Its Potential Dangers
For years, news stories and studies have discussed the potential dangers of transvaginal mesh, or TVM, when used to fix pelvic organ prolapse (POP). On January 4, 2016, the Food and Drug Administration finally addressed the growing problem by “issu[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px”…
Read MoreTennessee’s “No Refusal” Law May Violate Your Rights
For the last few years, Tennessee has been running “no refusal” campaigns around the holidays in various parts of the state. (So far, Sevier County has escaped participation.) The supposed goal of the campaigns is to stop people from drinking and driving. In reality, these campaigns attempt to short-cut important constitutional protections by essentially forcing…
Read MoreNew Technologies Could Lead to Fewer Commercial Truck Accidents, if the Government Would Let Us Use Them
These days, passenger vehicles in almost every make and model can be equipped with safety technologies like rear-facing cameras, alerts systems if a driver crosses a line and even an automatic brake that engages if a person draws too close to the car ahead of him or her. These additions help save lives every day,…
Read MoreIs Tennessee Really Experiencing a Spike in Violent Crime? The FBI Thinks Yes.
This past November, FBI Director James Comey made a special mention of the work being done by the Nashville Field Office in regards to their use of the National Incident Based Reporting System. The NIBRS is database designed to show which areas of the country are showing increases, decreases or a leveling off of criminal…
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