For your teenager, getting a driver’s license means more freedom. As a parent, having a teenager learn to drive can be a worrisome experience since accident and injury rates among teenage drivers are so high. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that...
What are the elements of forgery?
Federal and state laws take forgery seriously. If you face forgery charges, it is important that you understand your rights and the law so that you can better defend yourself. Part of understanding the law as it pertains to forgery involves understanding the elements...
What are white collar crimes?
The Federal Bureau of Investigation defines white collar crimes as financial crimes with fraud or deceit at their core. In other words, the term “white collar crime” refers to a whole category of crimes where someone fraudulently obtains the personal financial...
What is compartment syndrome?
In car accidents, blunt force trauma can lead to broken limbs. Broken limbs can then cause acute compartment syndrome. Often, this occurs due to broken arms or legs. It may develop because of the break to the bone or because of the pressure from any bleeding. In...
Combat distracted driving in Tennessee
Distracted driving, particularly cell phone use behind the wheel, is a significant safety issue in Tennessee. As reported by the Tennessean in 2019, data from the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration found that the state's rate of auto fatalities...
3 tips for investing in real estate
Investing in real estate is an exciting idea. If you do it successfully, you may accumulate enough funds to live on without working. One of the best reasons to invest in real estate is that it will usually remain more lucrative than stocks when the economy takes a...
The best choice for your estate plan: will or trust
If offered the opportunity to provide for their family even after they are gone, many people would embrace it. Estate plans provide that opportunity. An estate plan is a compilation of a few different documents, which parties usually choose according to their...
Creating a proper estate plan for a blended family
When families become blended, they often must make many changes. Some people may not consider their estate plans in that equation; however, that may be a mistake. Not making adjustments after such a life-altering event could result in the misappropriation of some...
TBI DUI fines scheme ruled unconstitutional
In one of the most important court rulings related to Tennessee DUI law in years, the state Court of Criminal Appeals has ruled that the system of charging defendants $250 for blood-alcohol testing is unconstitutional. The ruling could make prosecutors much more...
Key estate planning considerations for new parents
Whether individuals have a large number of assets or just a few valuable ones, it is important that they distinguish who should receive them after their passing. A proper estate plan can help with this, and allow testators to provide for their loved ones once they are...
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