Month: October 2013
Does Tennessee lab mistake make for multiple DUI complications?
In March a car accident occurred in Tennessee. A person died in that accident. There is a difference, however, between a fatal accident and a fatal drunk driving accident. That difference significantly impacts a man’s life, reputation, future and freedom. Partly responsible for determining that difference is a toxicology lab that authorities depend on to
Officer’s actions during DUI stop lose him his Tennessee post
While getting pulled over is never pleasant, most drivers wouldn’t expect the incident to become one of violence. If a driver follows the instructions of an officer and complies with the law, there is no reason for a simple traffic stop to involve a physical altercation. Despite that rule, a Tennessee DUI suspect reportedly became a victim
Jerry Summers and Ben McGowan Get Dismissal of Vehicular Homicide Case
On October 7th, 2013, the District Attorney’s office in Chattanooga, Tennessee moved for a dismissal of a vehicular homicide with a blood alcohol level of .24. The basis for said action was the result of a second blood test reading by Aperian Labs of Opeliha, Alabama which showed a blood alcohol reading of .001 and
Supreme Court to decide power of anonymous tips in traffic stops
Drivers have various rights to help protect them from wrongful arrests and charges like drunk driving. For example, Tennessee law says that a driver doesn’t have to consent to field sobriety tests. That is an important right that many drivers are wise to exercise. Another invaluable protection for all citizens is the requirement of probable
New phone app soon available to help prevent DWI arrests
Why do you love your cellphone? Is it the camera that you are obsessed with? Is it the music options or GPS navigation that you are addicted to? Well, technology wizards have a new reason why some might want to kiss their cellphones — or blow into them at least. Reuters reports that in October,