Archive for April, 2011

Raising a Reasonable Doubt in a Criminal Case

The standard of proof necessary to prove guilt in a criminal case is much higher than that in a civil case. The US legal system deems every individual innocent until proven guilty. In a criminal case, the prosecution needs to establish guilt of an individual beyond a reasonable doubt. You need to get a competent [...]

An Overview of DUI Penalties

Driving under the influence of drug or driving while intoxicated is a punishable offense in Tennessee. Whether you are driving on any freeway, public road or street alley, you should not indulge in drunk driving. If you drive with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.8%, chances are there that you will get arrested for misdemeanor. [...]