There can be serious consequences, both legally and financially, if you are convicted of drunk driving in Tennessee. Whether you have been charged with your first DUI, or have had multiple Tennessee DUI offenses, it is important that you are aware of all the potential...
Month: April 2012
Tennessee Drunk Driving Proposal Sent to Governor
On behalf of Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers | Apr 19, 2012 | Blood Alcohol Tests
A bill that would stiffen penalties for those convicted of DUI when a passenger under the age of 18 is in the vehicle has been sent to Governor Haslam for his consideration.The proposal, sponsored by Rep. Tony Shipley (R), has already received strong support from both...
Bill Mandating DUI Blood Tests in Tennessee Passes House
On behalf of Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers | Apr 12, 2012 | Breath Test Refusal/Implied Consent
A bill recently passed the Tennessee House which would allow judges to compel drivers to take a blood test if they refuse to take a breath alcohol test at the time of arrest. The vote on the bill was 52-33, just two more votes than the required number to clear the...
Why Not Wait to Hire an Attorney Right Before the Court Date?
On behalf of Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers | Apr 10, 2012 | DUI/Drunk Driving Charges
For a variety of reasons many DUI-accused individuals wait too long to hire an attorney to represent them in court. In this blog entry, we will try to give several explanations as to why you should immediately contact a lawyer as soon as you are released from jail....
Nashville DUI Arrests on the Rise
On behalf of Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers | Apr 7, 2012 | DUI/Drunk Driving Charges
Despite having less financial resources for enforcement, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) and Metro police have significantly increased the amount of people arrested for DUI. So far this year, Metro police have arrested 918 individuals for DUI compared to 632 during...
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