Getting pulled over for DUI is a scary experience for any driver. A DUI conviction means a criminal record and all the consequences that come along with it, such as fines, loss of your driver’s license, potential jail time and damage to your professional and personal...
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How to get the most out of a plea bargain
No one who has been charged with a criminal offense wants to walk away with a conviction. But when the evidence is stacked against you, and you’re limited in your ability to block key evidence from being used against you, it might be time to consider a plea bargain....
What is ‘implied consent’ in Tennessee?
Many Tennessee drivers have heard the term “implied consent,” but very few understand the meaning of the term or, more importantly, the legal consequences that may follow a violation of the law. The basics Under Tennessee law, anyone who drives a car upon the state’s...
Can I sleep it off in my car in Tennessee to avoid a DUI?
When it comes to DUI laws in Tennessee, clarity is key. You may think that you can just sleep it off in your car to avoid a DUI, but can you? Many wonder if sleeping in their car post-alcohol consumption can prevent a DUI charge. Let us delve into this issue in...
DUI laws and penalties in Tennessee
The dangers of drunk driving are well known in Tennessee; however, arrests for DUI remains one of the most common arrests in the state. Drunk driver is treated seriously in Tennessee, which is why those accused of a DUI should also take it seriously. The consequences...
How can a DUI affect your professional license?
You probably already know that a conviction on DUI charges can pose a serious threat to your driving privileges. What many people have not considered is that a DUI conviction can also threaten their careers. Commercial drivers Even a first-time conviction on DUI...
Will my insurance be affected if I get a DUI?
If you get a DUI in Tennessee, the cost of your insurance will increase. The only question is how much it will actually go up. On average, the annual cost of insurance in Tennessee increases by 46% for those who have been convicted of DUI. That's lower than the...
Expect stiff penalties when a DUI results in someone’s death
DUI penalties in Tennessee are among the strictest in the nation. This is especially true if a person commits vehicular homicide due to intoxication. What is intoxication in Tennessee? To understand vehicular homicide due to intoxication, first you must know what it...
Some professionals simply can’t afford a DUI
Tennessee’s law imposes strict punishments for drunk driving even on those who have no prior criminal history. Moreover, in Tennessee, a DUI is a criminal offense that will go on a person’s criminal record. The criminal penalties alone can be reason enough to fight a...
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...