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...
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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...
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...
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...