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Can Snapchat Messages or TikTok Comments Be Used Against a Teen in Court?
It may feel like what happens on social media stays on social media. But for teens caught in legal trouble, that couldn’t be further from the truth. As law enforcement adapts to the digital age,...
Arrested for DUI After Sleeping in a Car: A Real 2025 Tennessee Case and What It Means for You
On a cool September night in 2023 a North Knox County resident parked his Toyota Tundra, leaned the driver’s seat back, and shut his eyes. Eighteen months later—on April 16, 2025—a jury needed just...
What Tennessee Parents Must Do Within 24 Hours After Their Child’s Arrest
Receiving the news that your child has been arrested is a deeply distressing experience. Panic, confusion, and fear often dominate initial reactions. However, the actions parents take in the first...
Can a Passenger Be Charged for an Open Container in Tennessee?
You're headed out with friends, maybe to a cabin or concert. Someone cracks open a beer in the backseat, thinking it’s no big deal. After all, they’re not driving. But in Tennessee, that could be a...
How Search Warrants for Age of Consent Cases Are Issued in Tennessee—And What They Can Access
When allegations of violating Tennessee's age of consent laws arise, investigations can quickly escalate. One powerful tool used by law enforcement in these cases is the search warrant....
What If Both Parties Lied About Their Age?
What If Both Parties Lied About Their Age? The Double-Victim Problem in Tennessee Consent Law Understanding Tennessee’s Age of Consent Law and Its Exceptions What happens when two teenagers both...
Cited for Alcohol at a Tennessee Rest Stop?
Cited for Alcohol at a Tennessee Rest Stop? Here’s What Drivers Need to Know Many travelers stop at rest areas across Tennessee to nap, eat, or stretch their legs—but what if you have alcohol in...
Forensic Phone Analysis in Consent Defense
Understanding the Role of Forensic Phone Analysis in Age of Consent Defense Cases In an era where smartphones are central to how people communicate, courts are increasingly turning to forensic phone...
TikTok and Federal Sex Crime Charges: Teen Clout Gone Too Far
The TikTok Trap: How Teens Are Getting Caught in Federal Sex Crime Charges for Online ‘Clout’ Content Viral Fame Meets Criminal Law TikTok thrives on sensationalism, with teens regularly pushing...