Clinton, Tennessee Legal Blog

The sight of flashing lights and the sound of a police siren behind you could mean that a police officer wants to stop you and ask you some questions. The officer may even check inside your vehicle and seize what the officer believes is evidence of a crime. However,...

Tennessee law enforcement recently hit you with DUI charges, but you still want to move forward with your job search. Could the encounter prevent you from qualifying for your dream job? Chron explains how a DUI disqualifies you from specific roles. Learn how to...

In Tennessee, people of all ages can face problematic consequences if they are arrested on drug charges. For some, those challenges start even before they have dealt with the charges in any way. Job loss, problems with their school and extracurricular activities are...

People who are arrested for drug violations in Tennessee could be confronted with charges for its sale, distribution and trafficking. In some cases, however, they are simply caught having used drugs and are in possession of it. If they are in an automobile at the...

Drug possession is a serious crime that can have long-term consequences on the life of a Tennessee resident. When an individual is charged with possession of a drug, they should understand what legal rights they have and what consequences may befall them if they are...

Tennessee’s drunk driving laws cover many different types of conduct, but the basic elements are operating a motor vehicle on a public street under the influence of alcohol. A resident of Newport, TN may have added to the list of illegal behavior when he was arrested...

For the purposes of imposing penalties on drug crimes in Tennessee, federal law and state law classifies controlled substances into “Schedules” depending on their potential for abuse and whether there is a legitimate medical use of the drug. A drug crime involving a...

When Tennessee law enforcement investigates a case in which a driver might be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, it is important for the driver to understand the potential consequences for a conviction. There are circumstances that can make these penalties worse...

Authorities in Tennessee have charged a man with distribution of schedule II substance. Police say he is connected with several drug overdoses in another part of this state. The police believe the man sold over one thousand prescription pills that contained fentanyl....

In the digital age, some teens find themselves facing criminal charges related to online activity. These cases often catch teens and their parents by surprise, and some young internet users are falsely accused of wrongdoing. There are various charges people face...