Police officers who suspect people of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses often start looking for evidence immediately. They may follow people in traffic to record their conduct. They may ask them questions to get them to admit that they consumed alcohol...
Criminal Cases & DUI
Fatigued driving is a preventable cause of catastrophic crashes
Hundreds of deaths are attributed to drowsy driving each year. That is troubling, partly because each of those deaths was preventable. Drivers have the option of avoiding operating a vehicle when they’re drowsy, but some drivers choose to take a chance and drive while...
Even a first-time DUI can be serious
Many people mistakenly believe a first-time DUI offense in Tennessee is relatively minor. Some even think it is like golf, where you get a mulligan. However, even a first DUI carries significant penalties that can deeply impact your life. Although penalties for repeat...
How long does a DUI stay on my record?
A DUI conviction in Tennessee comes with many serious consequences. In addition to fines, driver’s license suspension and jail time, a DUI conviction on your record means you face potential employment and educational barriers. Your professional and personal reputation...
What tests can be administered at a DUI stop?
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...
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...