A domestic violence charge and conviction can have serious consequences on a person’s reputation, employment prospects, and overall well-being. If you’ve been charged with domestic violence you need to know exactly what options you have, and what is the process for getting the case resolved most effectively. This article will look at the elements of…
This article deals with the crime of minor in possession of alcohol in Memphis, Tennessee, the consequences, and what to do if you are charged. Please check your local laws if you are outside Tennessee, as your laws may be different. In Tennessee it is against the law for minors (anyone under 21) to buy,…
Memphis, Tennessee area courts have some of the busiest criminal dockets in the country, handling over 100,000 criminal cases a year. Many of these cases are for the misdemeanor offense of marijuana possession. In Memphis, misdemeanor marijuana possession is a Class A misdemeanor punishable up to 11 months and 29 days. There is also a…
In Tennessee, shoplifting is formally called Theft of Property $500 or less. Theft in Tennessee is graded by dollar amounts–$500, $1000, $10,000, and anything over $10,000. Theft $500 or less is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable up to 11 months and 29 days in jail. If a client is charged with shoplifting it is of…
