According to the New York Times – At least 2,000 law enforcement agencies have tools to get into encrypted smartphones. You can read more HERE. The article states – that at least 2,000 law enforcement agencies in all 50 states now have tools to get into locked, encrypted phones and extract their data, according to
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How To Choose a Criminal Defense Attorney
The experience of being charged or accused of a crime and the legal hassles that come along with it can very be difficult. You need someone to defend you who will vigorously and protect your legal rights. A criminal defense attorney is trained to help you protect your rights. A criminal charge can impact many
Read MoreWhy You Need A Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, you will need the help of a criminal defense lawyer to defend your rights and defend your freedom. A criminal defense lawyer will explain your rights in all stages of the criminal process and help you develop a plan to provide you with the strongest defense
Read MoreJudicial diversion may be possible for some defendants
People in Tennessee make mistakes from time to time. Some mistakes are innocent and can be rectified quickly, but others can have long-lasting effects that could affect the person for a long time. This is usually what is at stake when one is accused of breaking the law. Those who are convicted of breaking the
Read MoreTennessee’s enhanced DUI penalties
There is nothing wrong with having a drink from time-to-time. However, people can make poor choices after they have had too many drinks. Sometimes these mistakes can be social in nature, such as embarrassing oneself at a company party or saying things to a friend that one may regret later. These types of mistakes may
Read MoreWhen does one commit aggravated assault in Tennessee?
From a young age, most people are taught to keep their hands to themselves and not to touch others who do not want to be touched. However, sometimes emotions boil over and kids end up in fights. When the children involved in these incidences are young, parents or a school will usually handle discipline, but
Read MoreDrug possession in Tennessee can have serious consequences
Most drug users in Tennessee are not dealing drugs or trying to distribute the drugs to others. They simply want to have enough of the drug for their own personal use. People in this situation may also give some to friends or family from time to time for their limited use, but nothing beyond that.
Read MoreConsequences for DUIs in Tennessee
Many people drink alcohol from time to time in Tennessee. There are many different events where alcohol is served, or people may simply consume it as a way to wind down after a long day. In moderation, alcohol does not cause many problems, but when people consume too much, they can find themselves in bad
Read MoreUnderstanding when expungement is an option – II
Expungement, meaning the process of removing arrests, charges or convictions from a person’s criminal record, has recently become a hot topic of conversation here in Tennessee owing to the enactment of a new law lowering the felony expunction fee by $170. Given this reality and the fact that it likely left people with questions about
Read MoreHow a recent case has left parents with more questions than answers
A few weeks ago, legal observers — and much of the nation — were closely following a criminal trial in Massachusetts involving a 20-year-old woman charged with involuntary manslaughter for sending her boyfriend text messages encouraging him to take his own life, which he sadly did. Specifically, prosecutors alleged that the then 17-year-old woman sent
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