Some people don’t view DUI charges as serious. In fact, many get behind the wheel with the knowledge they are drunk simply because they believe a DUI charge will result in nothing more than some fines (if they are even caught). Unfortunately, the actual impact and...
It has now been ten years since Colorado made history by becoming the first state to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use. Since then, numerous other states, from Michigan to California, have followed suit. Dozens of states have also passed laws legalizing...
Despite your best efforts, the relationship between you and your former spouse just wasn’t meant to be. Divorce was your only feasible option, and the proceedings are about to commence. Is there anything that you can do to prepare? During proceedings, you and your...
It has become apparent that the relationship between you and your spouse is simply not workable. Divorce is now your only feasible option. Separating with your former spouse can be stressful, particularly if you have been together for many years and have children. You...
The U.S. Constitution and its Amendments include numerous civil rights that protect you from misconduct by the police or state prosecutors. One of the most important amendments to the Constitution is the Fourth Amendment, which protects you from unreasonable searches...
Happy Hour is generally a time in the afternoon when bars and restaurants will serve cheaper drinks. They have daily sales that they advertise, and many people will take advantage of these. But did you know that this isn't legal in all states? Some states, like...
Traffic stops can be a simple matter of accepting a ticket, or they can be an investigation into a more serious traffic offense. When an officer asks you questions about your prior activities that day, you probably know that they have suspicions you could be under the...
If you file for divorce, you have to serve those papers to your spouse. They deserve to know about the divorce process and they have a certain amount of time in which they're supposed to respond to that filing. But what if they refuse to do so? Maybe they don't want...
Our country’s drug laws frequently are in flux. There are also different laws regarding the possession and use of these substances in the 50 states. So, it’s no wonder that it can be challenging to know the status of every drug law here in Tennessee. Many people have...
People who are arrested and charged with a crime may have to post bail to get out of jail while their case moves through the legal system. The court sets the bail amount based on many factors, including the charges, the person’s ties to the community and the...
