Last week , I had to buy a new cell phone. It took a long time at the store and they had a TV with a couch . So , I sat down for the wait. Judge Judy was on TV. I have to admit I don’t watch the TV judge shows. I see enough of judges
Tennessee Supreme Court Changes Standard of Review in Sentencing
Appealing a sentence or the denial of probation just got tougher under Tennessee law. In years past , the Court of Criminal Appeals and the Tennessee Supreme Court would review a sentence or the denial of probation based upon a standard of review referred to as de novo based with a presumption of correctness. In
Can You Terminate Your Probation Early in Tennessee ?
I know it is shocking but there are some people that are guilty as charged. The criminal justice system cannot afford to put everybody in prison. So , the Tennessee Legislature created alternative sentencing that allows the judge to not send a person convicted of a crime to jail in certain circumstances. The most typical
Statutory Rape By An Authority Figure
A Gallatin , Tennessee band teacher was charged with statutory rape by an authority figure . From news reports , a female teacher had sexual relations over 20 times with a student . The case is set for hearing in the General Sessions Court of Sumner County , Tennessee in December. There are two points about
Rise of Weapon Cases In Nashville , Tennessee
Brian Haas of The Tennessean reported that only Washington D.C. has a higher rate of gun violence. Those in Tennessee were more likely to be victims of violent gun crime than any other state in the nation. Tennessee leads the nation at which its citizens are the victims of aggravated assault and
What is Criminally Negligent Homicide ?
Under Tennessee criminal law , there are several different types of homicide or murder charges from first degree murder to criminally negligent homicide. Criminally negligent homicide is the least severe charge of murder . It is a Class E felony which carries a full range of punishment of 1 to 6 years in jail .
Tennessee Sex Crimes FAQ
What is the punishment for aggravated sexual battery under Tennessee criminal law ?
Aggravated sexual battery is a Class B felony in Tennessee . The full range of punishment is 8 to 30 years in jail . The true length of the prison sentence depends on the number of felony convictions that one
What is the Alcohol Limit in Tennessee ?
My goal for this blog is to provide information about DUI cases and criminal cases in Tennessee . I am starting a new category today on DUI FAQ.
What is the legal limit of alcohol under Tennessee’s DUI Laws ?
Tennessee Code Annotated 55-10-401 (a) (2) provides it is unlawful for any person to drive
Alcohol Offenses in Tennessee
High School students over 18 or college students can face criminal charges under Tennessee law for alcohol offenses.There are two laws which may be charged with different penalties..
Possession of alcohol or purchasing alcohol by someone under 21 is a Class A misdemeanor . The kicker is pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 57-3-412 (C)(i) a
Criminal Trial Tip of the Day
What does this guy’s brain have anything to do with the criminal trial tip of the day. Everything is the answer. More specifically it is Mens Rea . Don’t overlook the mens rea in every case. i almost did .
In preparing for a criminal trial , one gets caught up in witnesses