Monthly Archives: January 2012
Evading Arrest with Risk of Death or Serious Bodily Injury Requires Bystanders or other Vehicles
Under Tennessee Law, it is a Class D Felony punishable by imprisonment of 2-12 years for evading arrest when such actions create a risk of death or injury to innocent bystanders or third parties. A recent Tennessee case, State v. … Read More
United States Supreme Court Says GPS Tracking Requires Warrant
The United States Supreme Court ruled today in a unanimous decision that police must obtain a search warrant before using a GPS device to track a criminal suspect.Law enforcement have begun relying on such high tech devices to track the … Read More
Federal Lawsuit Filed in Response to Humphreys County Police Beating
Darren T. Ring, a 35-year-old resident of the City of Waverly, has had a federal civil rights lawsuit filed on his behalf in response to an alleged instance of police brutality, which I reported on in the July 2011 article … Read More
Can an Order of Protection Be Expunged?
Some thirty years ago, Tennessee lawmakers first introduced laws now found in Tennessee Code Annotated 36-3-601 et seq. to protect citizens from being battered, abused, stalked, or otherwise harassed by spouses, former lovers, and even family members. The need for … Read More
Plaintiffs That Have Potential Medicare Claims Against Them Can Look Online
When representing a client that received medicare benefits while hospitalized for an injury that was caused by another person, it is always very important before reaching a financial settlement on behalf of such client to know what claims that Medicare … Read More
Straddling Two Lanes Does Not Justify Stop
Many people find themselves with criminal charges after a routine traffic stop. If an officer initiates a traffic stop, such officer will likely investigate for criminal activity. If you find yourself arrested after a traffic stop, the first question your … Read More
