If you’re reading this blog post, you’re probably worried about your child being exposed to parental substance abuse when spending time with your ex. This is a legitimate concern. A child who is exposed to an environment where drug or alcohol abuse is present can be...
Month: November 2022
What are the penalties for a first-time DUI conviction?
A conviction for drinking and driving in Tennessee carries relatively mild penalties if you have a clean prior record. But not so mild that you should not take the matter seriously. For one thing, state law requires a sentence of at least 48 hours in jail, though the...
What are the potential penalties for a second DUI in Tennessee?
Most people in Tennessee know that it is illegal to drive when they are under the influence of alcohol and have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above 0.08%. However, it is not uncommon for people to feel like their BAC is under the legal limit. They may have had a...
Halloween is a dangerous time to be a pedestrian
Halloween this year fell on a Monday, and perhaps you were trick-or-treating in Memphis with your child when you were struck by a car. This is a tragic but not unheard-of scenario. Halloween can be a deadly time for pedestrians. The statistics on Halloween crashes...