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...
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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...
Creating your parenting plan in your custody case
Tennessee parents starting the custody process often have many questions about what to expect. After filing your custody petition, you will be asked by the court to submit a parenting plan. Child custody in Tennessee, as in many states, centers around what is in the...
Tennessee’s one-size-fits-all estate plan
One way to explain why it's so important to draft a will is to explain what happens if a person dies without one. For those who die without an estate plan, Tennessee imposes one of its own. Under Tennessee law, when a person dies without a valid will, the distribution...
DUI conviction and driver’s license suspension
Drunk driving allegations can threaten to reshape your life as you know it. It might lead to jail time, financial penalties, and a criminal record that can cause you to lose your employment and make it challenging to find another job. Yet, one aspect of drunk driving...
Another local fatal car accident
Our city has so many historic and fun places for tourists that are only accessible by car. But, for us locals, you may also just be trying to head home, grab some groceries or have a quick meal. Unfortunately, a recent fatal car accident illustrates the way a normal...
Are accidents an issue for autonomous vehicles?
We have all seen the sci-fi movies and television shows were autonomous vehicles drive hundreds of miles an hour, and do it safely. This kind of thing may become reality at some point in the future, but as of now, the reality on the roads of Memphis, Tennessee, is...
Crashes involving emergency vehicles are often serious
Drivers of emergency vehicles, like fire engines, ambulances and police cars, receive a lot of training to do their jobs well. They have to drive safely at high speeds and oftentimes under intense stress. However, these drivers can and do make mistakes. Likewise,...