Not all evidence is admissible in a courtroom. Mistakes can be made throughout police investigations, and illegally obtained evidence can be tossed. In a suppression hearing, a judge will decide if evidence should be suppressed. What kind of evidence is inadmissible and why? Below, we provide an overview of the reasons evidence can be suppressed […]

The National Registry of Exonerations has just released data on the 139 people known to have been exonerated in 2017, along with historical data. This information gives us some insight into why 139 innocent people ended up behind bars, and how they ended up getting freed. Exonerations are rising due to prosecutors and professional advocates […]

In Tennessee, people who are convicted of DUI after a blood or breath test are required to pay the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations, which performs those tests, a $250 fee. People who are not convicted are not required to pay the fee. The state’s Court of Criminal Appeals recently found that to be unconstitutional because […]

The U.S. Supreme Court has just ruled in favor of an appeal for a man who styles himself a “constitutional bounty hunter.” He pled guilty to a gun possession crime but then sought to appeal the constitutionality of the statute. Ordinarily, a standard guilty plea agreement altogether waives your right to appeal. In this case, […]

Nashville is a unique part of the country that has a rich appeal to tourists looking for a fun time exploring the robust music scene, rich history and down-to-earth culture. There are many reasons more and more visitors are crossing state lines to have a good time in the music city. Some of the most […]

Being pulled over while you’re on vacation can suck all the fun out of your trip — especially if you are arrested for DUI. Nashville is a fun town, but Tennessee has little patience for drunk driving. If you’re arrested for DUI in Tennessee, what can you expect? First, you’re probably going to jail, and your […]