Ben is arrested on suspicion of murdering a girl in the town. Ben is held in the county jail for over 24 hours without being charged. When his lawyer arrives, he tells the sheriff that since 24 hours have passed, Ben must either be charged or released. The sheriff promptly charges Ben-who is actually innocent-of [...]
Getting pulled over can be a stressful ordeal, especially as you see the flashing red and blue lights in your rearview mirror. As the police officer approaches your car, you may wonder if you remembered to put the registration paperwork in the glove box. But being pulled over doesn’t have to be so intimidating. If [...]
Theft crimes are categorized between petty theft and grand (felony) theft and the penalties vary by category. Grand theft is a more serious offense and involves property with a higher value Petty theft, on the other hand, is less serious and involves property with a lesser monetary value Petty theft in Tennessee is discussed in [...]
The right of bail and basic protections for U.S. citizens is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution via the Eight Amendment and is part of the Bill of Rights. It prohibits the Federal Government from imposing excessive bail, or fines, cruel and/or unusual punishment, inclusive of torture to persons accused of a crime on U.S. territory. [...]
While getting arrested is scary, it is still possible for your situation to worsen if you’re not careful. As you’re being taken into custody, your actions can have a big impact on your defense and the judge’s ultimate ruling. Here are some common mistakes to avoid if you’re placed under arrest. Resisting Arrest Fight the [...]