The Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution protects criminal defendants from being forced to incriminate themselves. Understanding the importance of protection against self-incrimination is critical in the age of social media. While your social media posts generally aren’t forced, they can still incriminate you. The prosecution may review your social media posts and try to [...]
During all seasons of the year, local residents and tourists alike turn to short-term rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO to enjoy all the sights, music, food, and culture Tennessee has to offer. Short-term lessees can stay in homes, cabins, condos, cottages, apartments, and other properties. Some Tennessee properties for short-term rent even come with [...]
Even if you don’t feel anything in the immediate aftermath of a car accident, it’s best to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Potential aftereffects of an accident can be delayed by hours or even days, and may not even be noticed at all until the adrenaline (or shock) has subsided. Either way, it’s [...]
Generally, anyone in Tennessee who is convicted of a DUI will be sentenced to serve some amount of jail time. As a condition of the defendant’s release after that minimum time has been served, the judge can order that the defendant be released on probation, provided that certain conditions are met. Those conditions generally include [...]
Car accidents cause many different types of catastrophic and serious injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and head trauma. The faster the cars involved in a crash are traveling and the more direct the impact, the more likely a driver, passenger, or anyone outside the vehicle is to suffer a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). [...]
If you were injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident, you have the right to hold the driver who caused the accident accountable for your injuries. If a defective product caused your injuries, you have the right to file a claim against the manufacturer of the product. If you were injured while on the [...]
The criminal justice system is far from perfect, and it can have real world consequences. Wrongful convictions cost defendants their freedom, their reputation, their ability to earn a living, and possibly their lives. A wrongful conviction also affects the families of anyone who is wrongfully convicted. According to the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), an [...]
The Tennessee House and Senate have been busy in 2023 passing bills, many of which were signed by Governor Bill Lee. Some of these laws are aimed at addressing the continual problem of how to ensure that people who manufacture, sell, and distribute drugs are punished, and how to balance the need to help people [...]
Severe burn injuries can have a long-term impact on the quality of victims’ lives, and many burn-injured individuals experience significant limitations. According to a long-term study published in the Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters that examined the health and quality of life of those suffering a burn injury, “[b]urn patients seem to experience significant [...]
A recent study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) revealed some bothersome information concerning older drivers. The study revealed that in addition to being the most vulnerable group that is less likely to survive a severe traffic accident, older drivers have a tendency to drive antiquated vehicles that do not contain current and [...]
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