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Is Blackmail a Crime in Tennessee?

April 25, 2024 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Yes, Tennessee laws criminalize blackmail. A person can face blackmail charges if they threaten to reveal or expose sensitive information, documents, or materials that would lead to another person suffering...

Tennessee Drug Laws & Penalties: Marijuana

April 20, 2024 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Weed or Cannabis Is an Illegal Substance in Tennessee As of 2024, marijuana is still considered a controlled substance in Tennessee, and the law classifies marijuana as a Schedule VI...

The Financial Consequences of a DUI

March 19, 2024 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

A driving under the influence (DUI) conviction in Tennessee can leave a lasting mark on your life. While jail time and license suspension are immediate consequences, the financial burden of...

Perjury Charges in TN

March 5, 2024 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Legal Definition of Perjury in Tennessee In the state of Tennessee, perjury is a serious offense that occurs when an individual intentionally lies under oath. Specifically, as defined in Tennessee...

Ways to Challenge Field Sobriety Tests

February 29, 2024 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

If a law enforcement officer allegedly observes erratic driving or suspects a driver may be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, they may initiate a traffic stop. During the...

What Is Prescription Drug Fraud in Tennessee?

February 27, 2024 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Prescription fraud, a form of drug fraud, is a serious criminal offense in Tennessee. This article aims to provide an overview of prescription fraud in Tennessee, including its penalties, types...

Just How Accurate Is a Standardized Field Sobriety Test?

January 30, 2024 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

Standardized field sobriety tests (SFSTs), as they're known, are intended to provide officers with a reliable indicator of driver impairment due to alcohol or drugs. However, beneath the veneer of...

Defenses Against Domestic Violence Charges

January 28, 2024 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

When it comes to facing domestic violence charges, the stakes are high—domestic violence charges can lead to hefty fines, jail time, orders of protection, and a tarnished reputation. But it's...

TN Laws Taking Effect in 2023

September 30, 2023 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

In a recent development, lawmakers in Tennessee are proposing a bill that seeks to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 18 to 17. The proposed bill is stirring up...

Bill Could Lower TN Age of Criminal Responsibility to 17

September 30, 2023 | By Eldridge and Cravens, PC

In a recent development, lawmakers in Tennessee are proposing a bill that seeks to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 18 to 17. The proposed bill is stirring up...

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