Criminal Defense

Since the early 1980s, schools have put policies into place in order to best serve the needs and safety of students. From elementary school to college, there are certain rules that students must follow or else face consequences. These consequences are not limited to just being written up, detention, or suspension, but can actually have…

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…

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…

A recent study conducted by WalletHub declared Nashville as one of the state capitals with the highest crime rates per thousand residents. According to the data, Nashville came in 46th out of the 50 state capitals. Only Little Rock, Salt Lake City, and Baton Rouge fared worse when it came to crime rates. This data…

This month, a California appellate court recently ruled against an appeal for two Los Angeles police officers who lost their jobs around an incident that occurred in April of 2017. The court stated in the ruling that the two officers were caught looking for Pokémon characters instead of responding to a nearby call for a…

In today’s modern world of technology and data-mining, we all wander around with virtual counterparts — amalgamations of our searches, locations, records, and other sensitive information. This allows us ease of access and convenience; however, on the other hand it gives companies the chance to specifically target their ads to us by using our personal…

Let’s be honest. While most of us have shopped at Walmart at some time in our lives, the company is not exactly known for its stellar customer service. It’s hard to find a salesperson to help when you need one, but the real issue customers complain about the increase of self-checkout cash registers. Not only…

Like many other occupations and fields, the legal system has been transformed by the coronavirus pandemic. There have been several changes to some of the traditional aspects of the legal system, from holding virtual hearings to dealing with outbreaks in jails. Detainment and trials are not the only aspects of the criminal justice system that…

The disappearance of Gabby Petito and the recent discovery of her fiancée Brian Laundrie’s remains have been the controversial subject of headlines for months, with new details unfolding before a captive national audience. Evidence of an altercation between the couple surfaced around the time that her remains were found in Wyoming in late September. An…