In the state of Maryland, marital assets are divided in an equitable fashion. Therefore, you may have a claim to a portion of any positive equity in a principal residence that is part of your marital estate. There are several ways that you may be able to lay claim to...
The importance of knowing about powers of attorney
When planning your estate in Tennessee, it’s important that all of the details are clear and concise. You and your heirs should know everything about powers of attorney. This includes what they can be used for and knowing their limits. The more information you all...
Using an estate plan to prepare for incapacity
Powers of attorney and health care directives provide Tennessee residents with a way to prepare for the possibility of incapacity and name trusted individuals to make important decisions on their behalf. A comprehensive incapacity plan should address personal,...
Supreme Court decides a Fourth Amendment case
Tennessee defendants will often challenge the legality of evidence being used against them in their criminal proceedings. What is legal under the Fourth Amendment changes over time as the Supreme Court continuously reinterprets the Constitution. A recent decision...
Supreme Court decision won’t reduce all charges
One of the biggest scandals of the war on drugs is the way different people were charged for holding or using different substances. The most notorious example of this is seen with the difference between crack and powder cocaine. During the 1980s, a law was passed that...
3 tips for helping your teen drive safely
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...
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