The federal sentencing guidelines determine the punishment for crimes committed under U.S. federal law. The guidelines are used in all United States federal courts throughout the country. State laws do not apply. If you have been charged with a federal crime in Memphis or West Tennessee, your case will be heard at the federal district…
The State of Tennessee has several laws regarding illegal possession of a weapon. Gun crimes are very serious offenses, and if you have been charged you should contact a Memphis criminal defense lawyer to discuss your case. This article will explain how Tennessee weapons possession laws work, their elements, and their punishment. Most Tennessee gun…
According to a recent Memphis Commercial Appeal article, eleven individuals have been charged this year with taking a firearm into the Memphis International Airport. Many, if not all of them likely were travelers who simply forgot that they left their handgun in their carry-on bag. When these travelers got to the security gate and put…
