Tennessee law currently presumes that if you get arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and are asked by authorities to take one of various types of blood alcohol tests, you must comply. If you refuse, you could face serious consequences for violating...
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Month: December 2015
After shelving sexist anti-DUI campaign, TN making new effort
Sometimes it's not what you say that's a problem. It's how you say it. Take the efforts of government to curb driving under the influence. No one would argue that the state of Tennessee shouldn't be trying to reduce incidents of drunk driving and the subsequent...
Language of TN DUI law could result in unexpected charge
Don't drink and drive. That's an admonition we hear regularly in Tennessee -- perhaps more so at this holiday time of year. But it isn't just drinking and driving that people need to concerned about to avoid the possibility of being charged with driving under the...
What is a citation in lieu of arrest?
It might not sound quite as bad as being arrested, but being presented with a citation in lieu of arrest is something that should be taken seriously. If you have received one, you should be contacting an experienced attorney to understand what to expect from the legal...
Science of estimating earlier drunkenness worth questioning
If you choose to drink, hopefully you don't drink and drive. The risks that anyone in Tennessee faces from such behavior are something that is hammered home on a regular basis. If you drink and drive, you pose a threat to yourself and others on the road.Social outrage...