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In the U.S., over 20 million people have a substance abuse disorder. Among those 20 million people, almost 40% struggle with drug use. If you or a loved one recently faced drug-related charges, it is possible SUD could be the underlying factor. SUD can disrupt your...
It usually makes sense to think of an arrest as the beginning of your criminal defense case. In fact, you might be able to start forming a strategy as early as you become aware of the possibility of an investigation, in some cases. Every action you take and statement...
Current Tennessee law sets the age of criminal responsibility at 18. If House Bill 1029 passes, the state will lower that age to 17. If the law passes, a 17-year-old facing any criminal charge will face the adult court system instead of going through the juvenile...
Even though drug use can seem like a personal matter, it often has wide-sweeping effects on others. For that reason, according to the Tennesse Department of Health, the state has an interest in promoting healthy communities and individual lifestyles. There are a...
If Tennessee traffic stops make you feel uneasy, you are in good company. For many people, seeing those blue lights flashing in the rearview leads to immediate anxiety, even if they are not doing anything wrong. However, knowing your legal rights with regard to search...
Drug addiction can lead you to do things that cause shame and hardship. Involvement in drug crimes can interfere with your relationships and your career. ' If you continue to ignore the problems that drugs create in your life, you may never enjoy freedom again. Seeing...
Not all individuals who face drug charges will necessarily enter the justice system. The State of Tennessee acknowledges that some people caught in possession of drugs have a substance abuse problem. Recovery courts may be an alternative to traditional legal...
If you face charges due to alleged drunk driving and you are under the age of 21, it is essential to understand how this could impact your life. Aside from resulting in immediate consequences, such as penalties imposed by the court, these charges could also come back...
When stopped by law enforcement, no one wants to potentially incriminate him or herself and risk a ticket or worse, an arrest. To avoid possibly giving the authorities evidence to use against them, many drivers consider refusing requests to submit to blood alcohol...
During the HIV epidemic in the '80s and '90s, many states utilized the force of law to contain outbreaks—including punitive measures against those with HIV in certain situations. Today, society has a different, less stigmatized view of the disease but state laws...