The unfortunate reality for many men and women released from prison is that despite paying their debt to society and their commitment to getting their lives back on track, the road ahead does not always prove to be particularly easy or even particularly fair. This is perhaps no more apparent than when they seek to
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Tennessee lawmakers advance legislation overhauling sexting laws
If you were to ask the average middle school or high school student to show you what was in their pockets, chances are very good that in addition to such staples as gum, tissues and lip balm, the majority would also pull out a smartphone. While the reality that most minors now own smartphones isn’t
Read MoreIs your CDL at risk due to criminal charges in Tennessee?
If you make a living operating a hazmat vehicle or some other type of commercial truck in Tennessee, you’re likely aware that you’re bound to stringent safety standards. Any type of traffic violation or criminal charges while driving can place your commercial driver’s license at risk. Many people depend on their CDLs to make ends
Read MoreCommitted to helping young people fight DUI charges
In a matter of weeks, colleges and universities throughout Tennessee will be going on spring break, giving students a much-needed reprieve from their academic pursuits and associated responsibilities. While many of these younger people will be flocking to popular beachfront destinations in Florida, Texas and even Mexico, others will be staying closer to home, perhaps
Read MoreTennessee’s sexting laws are poised for legislative overhaul
When many parents stop and reflect on their teenage years, they may simply chuckle to themselves and shake their head. More than anything, this simple action serves as a sort of tacit recognition that they engaged in antics when they were younger that were puerile at best and illegal at worst. While things certainly have
Read MoreTennessee law calls for serious penalties for illegally hunting big game
For people throughout Tennessee, hunting is more not just a hobby or something to do on the weekends, but rather a way of life. Indeed, the tradition of hunting everything from turkey and deer to elk and bear with rifle, muzzleloader or bow has been passed down by countless generations of families here in the
Read MoreAm I guilty of a crime if I share my prescription medication?
Imagine this: You’ve just had surgery, after which you are prescribed an opiate painkiller such as Percocet or Oxycodone. You take the pills for awhile, but quickly realize you won’t need all of them. A friend of yours, however, has been complaining of pain and could benefit from your remaining pills. You ask yourself: Is
Read MoreNew law introduces major changes to Tennessee’s criminal code
Now that 2017 is officially here, most people are keeping busy with their resolutions for the new year. While these vows to spend more time with family, shed a few pounds or finally give up smoking are certainly laudable, they may can people to temporarily lose track of current events. For instance, it may have
Read MoreWhat does Tennessee law really have to say about voting selfies?
While it may seem hard to believe, we are inching ever closer to Election Day. Indeed, early voting is currently in effect for those voters who will be unable to make their way polling stations on November 8, while those who are undecided still have a little less than two weeks to make up their
Read MoreImprobable alliance seeking to reform Tennessee’s criminal justice system
While the state of Tennessee has recently made progress introducing much-needed reforms to the criminal justice system, it goes without saying that considerably more work needs to be done. If you have a hard time believing it, consider some of the following statistics about the Tennessee criminal justice system: The incarceration rate is 11 percent
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