A fatal encounter leaves families with the same urgent question. Can a claim of self-defense stop a murder or manslaughter case in Tennessee. The law gives strong protection in the right facts. It...
A death from drunk driving leaves a family in shock. Grief comes first. Questions arrive fast. Who speaks for the family. Who will investigate for the family. What costs can be recovered. How much...
When a Teen’s Texts Become Evidence For most families, the first sign that something is wrong comes in the form of a phone call. A school official, police officer, or investigator explains that your...
For most teenagers, life online feels like an extension of daily life, a place to laugh, share ideas, or join a group chat after school. Yet a single post, a misread comment, or an impulsive message...
Here’s What Happens Next It usually begins with a late-night phone call. A parent answers, still half-asleep, and hears words that stop everything: “Your child has been pulled over for drinking and...
A shoplifting charge during high school can feel like a momentary lapse in judgment. For many families, the real concern comes later: will this decision follow the student into college applications?...
Introduction In Tennessee, most criminal cases begin in state court. Local police make the arrest, county prosecutors file the charges, and defendants prepare to deal with the case under Tennessee...
When a student is caught with drugs at school in Tennessee, the fallout can be overwhelming for families. It’s not just a matter of breaking a school rule. An incident like this can quickly spiral...
Why Vehicular Manslaughter DUI Charges Matter in Tennessee Most people assume that a first offense will bring leniency. In Tennessee, that assumption does not apply when impaired driving leads to a...
Probation is often viewed as a second chance, an opportunity to serve a sentence in the community instead of behind bars. But in Tennessee, the meaning of probation and the consequences of violating...