New Year Brings Tougher Criminal Laws to Tennesseans

The start of a new year is bringing new changes to Tennessee’s criminal laws in ways that will greatly impact some Tennesseans. Most notably, changes are coming in the way first-time DUI offenders are punished and a new reporting requirement will take effect regarding illegal immigrants. Both of these changes stand to place a significant burden on criminal defendants in Tennessee, and both attorneys and other citizens alike should be aware of the gist of the new laws.