As Tennessee residents know, blood alcohol content tests, also known as BACs, have been in use for some time and are considered by the State as accurate measurements of the alcohol metabolites in an individual's system. However, measuring for other substances that may...
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Consequences of refusing a roadside sobriety test
In Tennessee, the process of applying for and receiving a driver's license includes automatically giving consent to a breath or blood test if pulled over by law enforcement on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. A person does not have to consent to performing...
Jimmy Rodgers mentioned in the news segment regarding former state senator exposed to asbestos four decades ago
Kelsey Bagwell of, NewsCHANNEL 9 ABC, reported on Tuesday, November 15th 2016, about a client of Jimmy Rodgers with .The client is Ray Albright. Here is Kelsey Bagwell's news story: He shaped legislation for years as a vital member of...
The process of expungement
Tennessee residents who have been arrested or convicted of a crime may be interested to know whether they would qualify for an expungement. This is the legal procedure that seals or erases the legal record of an arrest or conviction. The state and county in which the...
New patch can measure alcohol levels in sweat
Tennessee motorists may be able to take advantage of an experimental device that can tell them if they have had too much to drink before getting behind the wheel of a car. A patch has been developed by researchers at the University of California, San Diego and funded...
Naked driver charged with DUI accident in Tennessee
According to authorities, a naked man was charged with multiple offenses after allegedly causing an accident on Highway 111 on Sept. 30. The incident happened around 11:40 a.m.Officers with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office stated that they received numerous...
Drugs surpass alcohol in fatal Tennessee DUI crashes
Both alcohol and drugs can impair someone's ability to drive. However, there is a general perception that drinking leads to more accidents on U.S. roadways. Recent data from Tennessee Highway Patrol shows that drugs now account for more fatal car crashes than alcohol...
Arm patch designed to detect alcohol levels and prevent DWI
Although a driving under the influence charge can have a devastating impact on a person's life, Tennesse residents may be interested to learn that an Albuquerque company has developed a patch designed to detect alcohol levels through a person's sweat. DermaTec created...
Saliva testing for evaluating THC levels
Tennessee motorists may be familiar with the widespread use of the Breathalyzer for testing individuals suspected of driving under the influence. However, there has not been much success with products developed for field testing related to suspected marijuana...
How alcohol rules can cut down on teen drinking
According to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association in August 2016, young people in Tennessee and around the country whose parents have rules about alcohol consumption might be less likely to drink alcohol than those whose...