Sarah Edwards is a seasoned legal writer with more than a decade of experience. Edwards has a deep understanding of advanced legal concepts and a knack for conveying complex topics in simple language.

Chloe Akers considers herself a grizzled criminal defense attorney. Until a few months ago, she didn’t spend much time thinking about abortion — for all her 39 years, abortion was not a crime, so ...

Apr. 25—NASHVILLE — Beginning July 1, most Tennesseans ages 21 and older will no longer be legally required to undergo state criminal background checks, firearms training or demonstrate firearm ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Becoming a victim of a crime can not only be painful, but pricey. Luckily, there’s a resource available to qualifying Tennesseans to help with the latter, and changes made ...

When Gov. Bill Lee asked Josh Smith to help him develop a plan for criminal justice reforms in Tennessee, the Knoxville philanthropist almost turned him down. Smith has an intimate understanding of ...

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Monday celebrated what he called a "monumental" day for the state and his term, signing two bills tied to his signature cause of criminal justice reform. Flanked by ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Tennessee 113th General Assembly has passed a number of laws related to criminal offenses that will take effect at the beginning of July. Crime and public safety were top ...

Chloe Akers is fighting a flawed bill. The Knoxville attorney unexpectedly stepped into the role of explaining Tennessee’s trigger ban law on abortion to Tennesseans of all political stripes. The law ...