There have been developments in the case of Joe B., a former high school principal who was convicted of his wife's 1985 murder based largely upon bloodstain-pattern evidence that has now been discredited. Now 78 and in frail health, Joe is hoping for a new trial.
Blood-spatter expert in murder case admits his analysis was wrong
Court of Criminal Appeals rules roadblock unlawful, overturns DUI
There are certain rules law enforcement must follow when setting up sobriety checkpoints or DUI roadblocks, but the Tennessee highway patrol failed to follow them in a 2012 roadblock in Harris County. Therefore, the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals found the roadblock unconstitutional and vacated the DUI conviction of a Chattanooga man who was caught up in it.
How do Tennessee DUI laws differ from other states?
Nashville, Tennessee is a popular tourist destination. Many people who visit choose to go out to the bar but driving after the fact can prove consequential.
