What Are Miranda Rights?

by Jorie Zajicek and Ryan C. Davis What Are Miranda Rights? Miranda rights, or warnings, were established when the United States Supreme Court decided the case of Miranda v. Arizona, which held that officers had to inform defendants of...

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You’ve been contacted by a Department of Health or Board of Nursing investigator; now what?

BY Jorie Zajicek You’re a Registered Nurse and you've been contacted by a Department of Health or Board of Nursing investigator; now what? If you are contacted by an investigator that means a complaint has been filed against you...

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You’ve been interviewed by an investigator with the Tennessee Department of Health; now what?

BY Jorie Zajicek You’re a Registered Nurse and you've been interviewed by an investigator with the Tennessee Department of Health; now what? Following an interview with an investigator, the investigator will begin preparing a report...

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You received a 4-5-320(c) notification; now what?

BY Jorie Zajicek You’re a Registered Nurse and you received a 4-5-320(c) notification; now what?  If you receive a 4-5-320(c) notification, you are at risk of your nursing license being revoked, suspended, or withdrawn. This notification...

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How Do I Create a Valid Will?

BY JAMES KEMP AND RYAN C. DAVIS What is a will? A will is a document created when an individual puts into writing how they would like their assets distributed after death. An individual could make sure that their family or friends receive...

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WHAT IS JUDICIAL DIVERSION?

by James Kemp and Ryan C. Davis What is Judicial Diversion? Judicial Diversion is an incredible privilege and opportunity that, if treated as such, affords someone charged with a crime a genuine opportunity to learn from their mistakes without...

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How is Property Divided in a Divorce in Tennessee?

by James Kemp How is Property Divided in a Divorce in Tennessee? Property owned during a marriage in Tennessee is classified as either separate property or martial property. Understanding the difference is vital for many spouses when considering...

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SHOULD I AGREE TO PERFORM A FIELD SOBRIETY TEST?

by Jonathan Carroll and Ryan C. Davis Should I agree to take a Field Sobriety Test? Are they reliable? What happens if I refuse? One of the most humiliating experiences a citizen can go through is standing alongside a highway in front of blue lights,...

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SHOULD I AGREE TO TAKE A BREATH OR BLOOD TEST?

by Jonathan Carroll and Ryan C. Davis Should I agree to take a breath or blood test? Once an officer has determined that he or she has probable cause to believe that you are driving under the influence, the officer may ask you to submit to a chemical...

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CAN I HAVE MY CRIMINAL CHARGES EXPUNGED?

by Jonathan Carroll and Ryan Davis Can I Expunge My Criminal Record? Expungement is a process by which you may have a criminal charge completely removed from your record. Only certain defendants are eligible for expungement, and eligibility depends...

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