Possession of an Illegal Weapon Tennessee law declares that certain weapons are illegal for the vast majority of its citizens. For example, most citizens may not own a machine gun or a pair of brass knuckles. These are considered “illegal weapons.” Possession of such a weapon can lead to an arrest and even felony criminal … Read more
Felon in Possession of Firearms Charges In Tennessee as in many states across the country, felons lose some of their rights after a felony conviction. One of the key loss of freedoms is the ability to carry a firearm – a constitutional right protected under the U.S. Constitution under the Second Amendment and under the … Read more
If you face aggravated stalking charges, you are looking at a possible felony conviction and many collateral consequences, such as loss of job, family, and reputation. That is why if you face aggravated stalking charges, you need an attorney who can provide the best possible defense to these charges. Nashville-based attorney Philip Clark handles stalking … Read more
Shoplifting is the informal term for what the criminal code of Tennessee calls theft of property. Tennessee law defines theft of property as follows: “A person commits theft of property if, with intent to deprive the owner of property, the person knowingly obtains or exercises control over the property without the owner’s effective consent.” Theft of … Read more
Expungement is a legal process in which criminal convictions are erased in the eyes of the law. To expunge a charge means to remove it from your criminal record. Expungement is important to individuals, because prior convictions will follow you around like a sore thumb. For example, many employers often ask applicants to disclose their … Read more
By David L. Hudson, Jr. “The criminal is to go free because the constable has blundered.” United States Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Cardozo famously wrote this statement in 1926 about the exclusionary rule, a principle he didn’t support. The exclusionary rule, however, is a most important legal principle that protects the rights of criminal defendants … Read more