In today’s world, it is becoming increasingly important to protect ourselves from dangerous people. With the rise of crime rates and the prevalence of social media, it is easier for dangerous individuals to target unsuspecting victims. This is why it is crucial to educate ourselves...
As a parent, it is natural to have constant worries and concerns for your children. No matter how well-behaved and honest they may be, the parental instinct to protect and care for your child never fades away. It is all part of the journey of...
As a parent, your instincts tell you to do whatever it takes to ensure that your teenager is both safe and behaving appropriately while they're out in the world. Sometimes, watching over your teen means that they think you’re spying on them. Is this type...
One of the first things an officer often does when they pull you over for a traffic infraction is take a peek inside your car. In some cases, they’ll ask you to get out of the vehicle while they do a thorough search of the...
As a business owner, you might think that you have the right to say whether dogs are allowed to enter, but the law often has a different opinion. This is something one restaurant owner discovered the hard way. A Sign is Ignored The evening was going smoothly...
One of the interesting terms you’ll often hear bandied around the Tennessee judicial offices is wobbler laws. This is a cute name for a very specific and unique set of laws. What Are Wobbler Laws Wobbler laws are laws where the prosecution has the option of deciding...
Going on vacation is lots of fun but coming home and finding out that your house has been broken into isn’t. There are several things you can do to keep your home safe while you’re having a good time. Talk to Your Neighbors/Friends An abandoned house...
Most people nowadays are in quite a rush to post something on social media after an exciting or infuriating event happens. Everyone is so used to sharing, that oftentimes, they forget to realize that they might be oversharing. There are some things that are better...
Having a driver’s license makes life considerably easier and in some parts of Tennessee, the ability to drive is a key component of survival since there’s no form of public transportation. However, there are times when the State of Tennessee can decide to suspend your...
These days, it seems like you can’t turn on the television, radio, or computer without hearing another story about cyberbullying. While it’s a problem for adults, businesses, and even non-profit organizations, the demographic that gets the most attention is the teenage population. While bullying has...
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...
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...