It is fairly common for Tennessee residents to see local news reports about criminal cases involving DUI charges, drug charges or gun charges, usually on the local level. Those cases are handled by city and county officials. Federal cases, on the other hand, are a...
Federal Criminal Charges
Extortion: Don’t let yourself face prison and fines over accusations
Extortion occurs when you obtain something, whether assets or money, through threats or the use of force. You should know that extortion is against the law, and it can result in federal charges. An example of extortion would be if you suggested to someone that you...
Tennessee-based engineer is charged by federal prosecutors
One may not think that the coating inside a soda can would get someone into trouble, let alone federal criminal charges. But any valuable information can become part of an alleged criminal act if it was shared illegally, and people facing these sorts of charges need a...
What is federal program bribery?
The fallout from the college admissions scandal is continuing. So far, over 50 wealthy, famous, and/or successful parents have been charged with federal crimes including conspiracy to commit money laundering, conspiracy fraud and wire fraud. They're accused of...
Is damaging a mailbox really a federal crime?
When it comes to answering to federal criminal charges, your intent is often the most vital aspect of your case. Oftentimes, you may not fully realize that what you are doing is indeed a crime; you may simply believe you are helping someone out or just having some...
State and federal charges for drug crimes
The Tennessee laws that govern drug crimes may not be the only factors in determining charges for an accused individual. Federal laws may apply as well. In some cases, the penalties related to federal charges may be more severe than those related to state drug laws....
Some companies now hire rather than report hackers
Most times, when a hacker gets caught infiltrating a company’s database in Tennessee, the consequence is jailtime. However, for many hackers, the consequence is instead a full-time job working for the very company whose security they compromised. Some companies...
Can you share your prescription?
It’s difficult to watch someone you care about struggle with physical or mental pain, especially if you believe you can help. If you have a prescription to a medication that you think might end their suffering, you may consider sharing your medicine with someone else....