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...
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Month: September 2016
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...
Feds threaten funding loss if TN underage DUI law stands
"I mean, $60 million is a lot of money," says Gov. Bill Haslam. He is right. To anyone, that amount sounds almost mythical. But how much is Tennessee's right to set its own criminal laws worth? The National Highway Traffic Administration is threatening to withhold its...
What more should you know about blood/breath tests in Tennessee?
The fact alone that we have spent at least three blog posts discussion Tennessee's implied consent laws should tell you something: the law is complex, and an experienced DUI defense lawyer is important to have by your side when facing an arrest or charge. For...