When predictive policing software was first developed, it was praised as a way to take bias and discrimination out of police work. Unfortunately, it did the exact opposite. In general, this software just tracks data related to arrests and alleged criminal activity. It...

Domestic violence is a crime that carries more social stigma than many other offenses. It can also mean more serious personal consequences, like the loss of your right to legally own a firearm. Defending yourself against criminal charges typically requires that you...

When the police show up to search your home, they want to find evidence that can help them arrest and build a case against you. What they find in your home could potentially make it harder for you to defend yourself, so preventing them from presenting that evidence...

There are several ways that Tennessee addresses allegations of domestic violence. The first is by creating criminal laws that allow for the prosecution of those who physically, emotionally or sexually abuse their family members, intimate partners or roommates. The...

Teenagers often don't think about the consequences of their actions. As a group, they have a reputation for impulsive decisions and rebelliousness. Hormones, social pressure and a culture that glorifies violence may lead to teenagers physically lashing out at each...

Allegations of domestic violence can affect many different areas of your life. If you face arrest and criminal charges, you could lose your job in some cases. If you have children, allegations of domestic violence brought against you by those children or the other...

A criminal record has a way of limiting your future options. Even if you avoided incarceration and never let your criminal conviction affect your job performance, you might still find it harder to develop your career once there is an obvious blemish that pops up...