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
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Can 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 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 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 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 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
Read MoreTips on Finding the Right Criminal Defense Attorney
If you are faced with a criminal case or charge, the first thing you have to do is find an attorney to represent you. With millions of active attorneys practicing different law areas, it can be overwhelming to think of where you should start looking. Selecting the right criminal defense attorney is a crucial decision
Read MoreHow To Choose a Criminal Defense Attorney
The experience of being charged or accused of a crime and the legal hassles that come along with it can very be difficult. You need someone to defend you who will vigorously and protect your legal rights. A criminal defense attorney is trained to help you protect your rights. A criminal charge can impact many
Read MoreShould I Take A Lie Detector / Polygraph Test
Should I Take A Lie Detector / Polygraph Test if I am asked to do so by the police or law enforcement? If criminal investigators ask you to take a polygraph test, it’s safe to assume that they are trying to gather evidence, usually against you. You are not under a legal obligation to take
Read MoreAttorney Selected for America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys 2020
Attorney Norman D. McKellar has been selected again for America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys for 2020! He had previously been selected for this award in 2018 and 2019. The award honors the achievements of the of the Top 100 White-Collar and General Criminal Defense Attorneys in each state. You can learn more @ https://www.top100criminaldefenseattorneys.com/ .
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