People often feel nervous when doing their taxes, as if any little mistake they make is going to lead to an investigation by the IRS, serious financial fines and perhaps even jail time. This makes the tax season very stressful because the vast majority of Americans are not tax professionals, but are still required to […]
Nashville is known as a wonderful place to party, but partying comes with its own risks. If you are out drinking, there is a potential for you to get behind the wheel of your car and to try to head back to your home or hotel for the night. Even if it’s a short drive, […]
You have worked with your employer for years. You worked up the ranks and eventually came to be a district manager. You’ve been very busy. Recently, your employer has been unusually particular about your region’s finances. You’ve been asked to turn over multiple accounting documents and feel that there is something unusual going on. Should […]
The evidence that law enforcement officers collect is one of the most important parts of a criminal case. Without evidence, ranging from physical evidence like DNA or fingerprints to testimony from witnesses, or even a confession from the person accused, it is typically not possible for a prosecutor to build a case. After all, the […]
There are basically three categories of cases which may be expunged in Tennessee. First, cases in which charges were brought but which did not result in a conviction can be expunged. Second, cases that were resolved pursuant to a diversion agreement or sentence may be eligible to be expunged. And third, recent changes in the […]
Being convicted of a crime can affect your ability to find work, apply for a loan or rent an apartment, but how much would your situation improve if your criminal record was erased? Some states are performing mass expungements of some criminal offenses; for example, CNN reports that Illinois is expunging around 800,000 marijuana convictions after legalizing […]
