What Are Enhanceable Offenses?
Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines the word enhance as “to increase or improve in value, quality, or attractiveness.” There are many things that many of us would like to enhance: beauty, health, intelligence, or quality of life. However, one thing many of us would not like enhanced are criminal offenses. When you have been accused of committing…
Read MoreCan You Pay for Child Support in Advance in Tennessee?
Paying child support is typically done by withholding agreements on the payer’s check. Tennessee courts can also withhold tax return payments if a person falls behind on child support. While this is the norm, not everyone has a weekly or bi-weekly paycheck. Some individuals work for themselves and are not paid weekly, while others work…
Read MoreCan Your Job Affect Your Child Custody Agreement?
As every coparent knows, child support and child custody can be contentious issues in a divorce. Most of the arguments and tension revolve around how much a parent will pay, or how much time a parent will spend with the child. In some cases, however, how a parent earns money can be a source of…
Read MoreCan I Get a License in TN if I Got a DUI Out-of-State?
There are many factors in obtaining a driver’s license. Whether you are moving to Tennessee from another state or are renewing your license, it can be challenging to obtain a driver’s license when you have a DUI conviction out of state. It may depend on what state you got a DUI. If the state is…
Read MoreWhen Can You Claim Self-Defense in Tennessee?
There are unfortunate times in your life when you need to defend yourself or your family. However, self-defense claims are not as easy to prove as you may think. Authorities and the court can use your claim of self-defense against you by saying you admit to harming another individual. They will quickly be able to…
Read MoreWhat Happens During Mediation for Child Custody?
There may come a time when parents cannot come to a determination on custody issues. The court will then order mediation to reach a settlement between the two parties. It will be led by an experienced mediator who will urge the two parties to set their personal feelings to the side and find the best…
Read MoreNo Such Thing as Harmless Drug-Related Pranks
As our current society shifts into a new kind of tolerance for drugs of all sorts, especially marijuana, people may feel a false sense of security regarding how narcotics are seen and handled in the law. Those who would never even walk into a smoke-shop even five years ago might be tempted now to take…
Read MoreEven Celebrities Fight Over Child Support
Nothing is guaranteed in life other than death and taxes, right? Your job — whatever that may be — is not exempt from that rule. Success isn’t a single goal, and what it means for you and the life you lead can and probably will change several times over the years. Whether you simply decide…
Read MoreBonnaroo Returns for 2022 with Plenty of Music
The Bonnaroo Festival, held in Manchester, Tennessee returns after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The festival is scheduled from June 16 through June 19 and is expected to draw close to 100,000 people from all over the United States. As you plan your trip to Manchester, it’s important to note what is and…
Read MoreKelly Clarkson Ordered to Pay Child Support in Divorce from Brandon Blackstock
It isn’t unusual to hear about celebrities getting divorced. It is well known that marriages of the rich and famous do not often last long, and when they end, things can get complicated. They have a lot of assets and properties, and there isn’t always a prenup to determine what goes to whom. And just…
Read MoreDo You Really Need a Defense Lawyer for a Traffic Ticket?
It is easy to think of a traffic ticket as no big deal. Perhaps you parked on the wrong side of the road on the wrong day, or maybe you were going a little faster than you realized down the highway. It happens to almost everyone. However, you may want to be a bit more…
Read MoreWhat Is “Bentley’s Law,” the New Drunk Driving Bill in TN?
A new bill is about to be passed in Tennessee that would further deter drivers from drinking before getting behind the wheel of a vehicle. Under House Bill 1834, known as Bentley’s Law, “if a parent of a minor child dies at the hands of a drunk driver, the convicted drunk driver is then responsible…
Read MoreAm I On the Hook for Child Support if I Didn’t Know I Had a Child?
The popular online forum Reddit recently highlighted a post from a man facing an interesting personal and legal challenge, asking for advice and comments after he found out he was the father of a five-year-old boy. First, let’s look at the players in this story (names are all changed for anonymity): Joe, the Reddit poster…
Read MoreModern Grifter Anna Sorokin and Her Crimes
Fake heiress Anna Sorokin, also known as Anna Delvey, made a name for herself as a Manhattan socialite, scamming friends, associates, banks, and hotels during her time in New York until her arrest in 2017. With a New Yorker article and a Netflix series detailing her crime spree and resulting legal woes, the country became…
Read MoreHow to Have a Clean Divorce
When you think of divorce, your mind probably goes to the negative aspects that come with it. You may think of lengthy courtroom procedures and heated arguments. While this may be the case in some divorces, not every divorce is battle worthy of a Netflix movie. While there may be some areas of contention, there…
Read MoreCannabis Edibles Are Making Kids Sick
The legalization of cannabis is becoming more common across the nation, for medical and recreational purposes. As a result, children are inadvertently ingesting marijuana and becoming seriously ill. On the national scale, these incidents are increasing. There were a reported 187 marijuana edible exposure cases for children 12 years and younger in 2016. In 2020,…
Read MoreIn Modern Divorce, No One Moves Out
When you hear the word divorce, do you think of going to war with your ex? In today’s day and age, this is no longer the case for many couples. in fact, some couples may not appear divorced at all, because they’re still sharing the family home. A recent essay in the New York Times…
Read MoreLicense Plate Readers Lead to Drug Bust in Lebanon, TN
Earlier this month, Lebanon police officers made an arrest that theoretically took drugs and other paraphernalia off of Tennessee streets. However, the way in which they went about this is a highly debated topic. They used controversial surveillance technology to make a stop and arrested a 22-year-old. The technology they used is license-plate-recognition software that…
Read MoreWhat Happens if Everyone in the Car Is Drunk When You Get Pulled Over?
After an afternoon movie with friends, you all decide to stop at your favorite bistro and get a drink to catch up and talk. After a few glasses of wine, everyone piles in the car to go back to your house and keep the party going. You all feel fine to drive, so it doesn’t…
Read MoreThe Elements and Penalties of Human Trafficking Crimes
A crime attracting national attention over the past few years is human trafficking. Human and sex trafficking is a crime that can occur anywhere with anyone, in a variety of forms. For example, in November 2021, a Delaware-based truck driver was arrested in Cocoa, Florida, and charged with six felony counts, including human trafficking, kidnapping,…
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