Embezzlement is a term that is thrown around often, but many are actually unfamiliar with what the term means. While embezzlement is not the same as theft of someone’s property, it is still a form of theft. In legal terms, embezzlement is known as ‘larceny.’ When someone has embezzled money, this means they have taken
Read MoreCan The Police Arrest Me Without a Warrant
A magistrate will approve the request for an arrest warrant against you when a police officer demonstrates that there’s probable cause to believe you attempted to commit or have committed a crime. However, the police often arrest people without a warrant as it is not always needed. Keep in mind that before they do this,
Read MoreWhen Does A Person Face Federal Charges For Tax Fraud
The deadline has already passed to file 2020 income tax returns. Federal law states who is required to pay income tax. A person can end up landing in prison for tax avoidance or tax fraud on federal charges if they fail to report their income and pay the taxes they owe. Details provided by the
Read MoreFederal Conspiracy & Racketeering Charges
Serious consequences are to follow if you are charged with a criminal offense. A person can face loss of driving privileges and/or professional licenses, costly fines, and even life behind bars, depending on how severe the crime is. Certain crimes can warrant charges at both federal and state levels. More resources are often more available
Read MoreDUI Conviction Penalties In Tennessee
A DUI conviction in Tennessee can lead to harsh consequences. Jail time is even mandatory with a first offense DUI conviction. Anyone operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or higher can be convicted of a DUI under Tennessee law. This conviction can cause a person to lose their driving privileges
Read MoreHow Forgery is Punished in Tennessee
Forgery is the act of altering or creating a form of writing, making it fraudulent and false. It’s illegal to forge writing to commit fraud against someone else, according to Tennessee law. Whether a person forged something accidentally or intentionally, this charge can result in significant penalties if the person is convicted – this can
Read MoreWhat You Should Know When Applying for Social Security Disability
Applying for social security disability seems like it should be easy to do – you fill out the forms, send in the proper documentation and wait for a decision. If your application is denied, then you can ask for reconsideration. In many cases you will be qualified without too much difficulty or loss of income.
Read MoreCan A Minor Be Charged Criminally Due To A School TikTok Challenge
A new challenge named ‘Slap A Teacher’ has become a real cause for concern for social media users. According to a screenshot of TikTok trends for every month of the year, October is supposed to be “Slap A Teacher” month. The trend basically asks a student to walk up to their teacher or school staff
Read MoreDo I Need an Attorney When Filing for Disability?
This video is to help you decide whether getting an attorney for your Social Security Disability claim is right for you and, if it is, discusses when you should get an attorney and what to look for when deciding who to retain to assist you on your case.
Read MoreThe Police May Have Access To Your Smartphone
According to the New York Times – At least 2,000 law enforcement agencies have tools to get into encrypted smartphones. You can read more HERE. The article states – that at least 2,000 law enforcement agencies in all 50 states now have tools to get into locked, encrypted phones and extract their data, according to
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