One of the first things people who’ve been charged with a crime want to know is how to go about getting their criminal record expunged. In Tennessee, the first step of this particular process is proving factual innocence. What is Factual Innocence Factual innocence is a termed that’s used when a defendant manages to prove […]
Monthly Archives: January 2024
Is Aggravated Trespassing Really Any Different from Plain Old Trespassing?
The word aggravated on a charge looks scary, but some people who are charged with aggravated trespassing don’t understand how the word applies to them. Sure, they know that they were on private property, but since they didn’t have a weapon, how can it possibly be aggravated. In Tennessee, you can be charge with aggravated […]
Do Seatbelt Laws Save Lives?
It seems like every time we turn around, a new law that takes away another one of our personal choices is in place. A perfect example of this is seatbelt laws. At this point, with the exception of New Hampshire, every single state has laws in place that force passengers in the front seats to […]
Are Door-to-Door Warrantless Searches Legal?
In 2013, during the aftermath that followed the bombing of the Boston Marathon, many Boston residents responded to knocks on their door. On the other side were angry and armed members of Boston’s SWAT team. They were engaged in massive manhunt for the suspects and wanted to go through the homes and make sure that […]