The road is a place of constant movement and potential danger, and many spinal cord injuries stem from motor vehicle accidents. The impact of such injuries extends far beyond the physical harm, shaping lives in profound and often irreversible ways. Understanding the...
Clinton, Tennessee Personal Injury Law Blog
Making sense of personal injury damages
Accidents can happen. When they do, they often bring many challenges. After such events, people might have a case to get money for what they lost. Personal injury damages come in three types: economic, non-economic and punitive. Economic damages Economic damages are...
Tennessee’s open container law: Who’s not allowed to drink?
Nearly every U.S. state has some form of open container law. The basic principle behind the law is that it’s illegal for vehicle occupants to consume alcohol or have an open container of an alcoholic beverage while inside a vehicle. Some states only prohibit drivers...
NBA player is not facing criminal charges after an altercation
Ja Morant is one of the best point guards in the NBA today. While he is notorious for getting into all sorts of trouble, he has not broken the law yet. In fact, just last year, Morant and another young basketball player, Joshua Holloway, got into a physical...
4 tips for informing your child about an upcoming divorce
Divorce can be an emotionally challenging experience, especially when a child is in the mix. You only get one chance to break the news about your decision. That said, it is within your abilities to handle the task with sensitivity and grace. A bit of guidance on the...
Shoplifting offenses can be upgraded in certain circumstances
Shoplifting, also known as retail theft, is a crime in Tennessee. Depending on the total value of items stolen, a person can face misdemeanor charges for shoplifting items worth $1,000 or less, or as high as a Class A felony for theft worth $250,000 or more. However,...
Exploring options to finance your divorce
Nobody plans for a divorce, so the unanticipated costs can feel overwhelming when it comes your way. Besides paying for legal representation and court fees, you’ll likely have to relocate and begin paying for living expenses alone. Usually, each party should bear the...
Officers cannot use an illegal search to obtain evidence
A law enforcement officer arrested Maurice Vaughn a few years ago and charged him with felony gun possession. The problem was that the office obtained evidence by impounding and searching the car without probable cause. Because a federal judge ruled that the officer...
What is the purpose of statutes of limitations in criminal law?
Statutes of limitations are an important element in criminal law. It serves as a time limit for legal actions against an individual accused of committing a crime. These legal provisions significantly impact the justice system and the rights of defendants and victims....
Tennessee’s two new DUI laws
Tennessee’s rules on driving under the influence (DUI) are like those found in other U.S. states. An officer can charge you with DUI if during a roadside test your blood alcohol levels hit .08% or more. If convicted, the driver faces a list of penalties including...