The consequences of a drug crime in Tennesee vary depending on a wide variety of factors. One way that the law differentiates drug offenses is by what type of drugs are being used or distributed. Learn how Tennessee categorizes different types of drugs. Tennessee drug...
Criminal Law
Will an embezzlement conviction put a halt on your career?
On Behalf of Breeding Olinzock Carter Crippen | Oct 2, 2022 | Criminal Law
The possibility of an embezzlement accusation looms over every professional in a position relating to financial matters. If you receive an embezzlement charge that leads to an eventual conviction, you might face a great deal of uncertainty regarding the future of your...
Can you violate insider trading laws by accident?
On Behalf of Breeding Olinzock Carter Crippen | Sep 17, 2022 | Criminal Law
So, you are an insider. Maybe you work for a publicly traded company, or you know someone who has access to confidential business information. No matter what position you are in, it is important to understand how insider trading laws might apply to you when you trade...
4 common types of internet fraud crimes
On Behalf of Breeding Olinzock Carter Crippen | May 24, 2022 | Criminal Law
The internet is a vast gateway to information, but crimes involving internet fraud are on the rise. Online scams are not always the result of large schemes. Even smaller operations, or individuals, commit crimes of internet fraud. Electronic crimes are typically...
Why prosecutors often add conspiracy to charges
On Behalf of Breeding Olinzock Carter Crippen | Oct 19, 2021 | Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Uncategorized
Back in May we talked about conspiracy charges requiring three elements. These elements are (1) an agreement to do something illegal, (2) willing participation in the plan or agreement and (3) at least one "overt act" that moved the agreement forward. Prosecutors...
What elements are necessary in conspiracy cases?
On Behalf of Breeding Olinzock Carter Crippen | May 19, 2021 | Criminal Law
If you live in Tennessee and you are facing charges for criminal conspiracy, you can be convicted even if you did not carry through with the actual crime. However, there are several elements that must be in place for something to be considered a criminal conspiracy....
The commission and consequences of wire fraud
On Behalf of Breeding Olinzock Carter Crippen | Feb 1, 2021 | Criminal Law
If you are a resident of Tennessee who is facing possible federal charges for the commission of wire fraud, then you may be wondering what exactly the crime involves and how you should go about mounting a defense. Wire fraud is a serious charge that comes with severe...
January 2018 – Marijuana legislation update
On Behalf of Breeding Olinzock Carter Crippen | Jan 8, 2018 | Criminal Law
With the New Year bringing about myriad possibilities, many will turn their attention to the arrival of the new legislative season. For Tennesseans, and those in a majority of other states, the issue of marijuana and its place in our society has become quite salient...
Drunk driving is more common than you might think
On Behalf of Breeding Olinzock Carter Crippen | Nov 9, 2016 | Criminal Law
While most people know that drunk driving is an issue in our society, many aren't aware of how common and prevalent drunk driving truly is. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, an individual dies in a drunk driving accident every 53...
Criminal Charges Dismissed and Expunged…..but, Wait! What about the Mugshot?
On Behalf of Breeding Olinzock Carter Crippen | Oct 31, 2016 | Criminal Law
You have been charged with a criminal offense. You feel your life is over once your friends and family learn of your alleged transgressions. Even worse, you are trying to get into that prestigious college, technical or trade school, or that dream job is just waiting...
Categories
- Adoption (2)
- Annulment (1)
- Business Law (2)
- Child Custody (5)
- Criminal Law (10)
- Divorce (7)
- DUI (1)
- Estate Planning (2)
- Family Law (9)
- Federal Crimes (2)
- Firm News (1)
- General Law (1)
- Medical Malpractice (1)
- Uncategorized (27)
- Visitation Rights (2)
- White Collar Crimes (1)
Archives
- May 2023 (1)
- January 2023 (1)
- October 2022 (1)
- September 2022 (1)
- May 2022 (1)
- January 2022 (1)
- October 2021 (2)
- May 2021 (1)
- March 2021 (1)
- February 2021 (1)
- September 2020 (1)
- May 2020 (1)
- April 2020 (1)
- February 2020 (2)
- January 2020 (2)
- November 2019 (1)
- October 2019 (3)
- August 2019 (1)
- July 2019 (2)
- April 2019 (1)
- January 2019 (2)
- December 2018 (1)
- November 2018 (2)
- October 2018 (5)
- July 2018 (1)
- May 2018 (2)
- April 2018 (2)
- February 2018 (1)
- January 2018 (2)
- November 2017 (2)
- October 2017 (1)
- August 2017 (2)
- July 2017 (1)
- June 2017 (2)
- May 2017 (1)
- April 2017 (3)
- March 2017 (2)
- January 2017 (3)
- December 2016 (2)
- November 2016 (3)
- October 2016 (3)
- September 2016 (2)