Year: 2016
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 federal funding from Tennessee because it doesn’t agree with
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 now, here is some more advice about blood and breath
How can I use implied consent laws to benefit me?
One of the most complicated aspects of Tennessee’s DUI laws are the implied consent laws. Anyone who is investigated for suspicion of driving under the influence will come face to face with the question of whether to submit to certain chemical tests. Should you give a breath and or blood test if prompted by a
Our advice on how to avoid drunk driving charge, part 2
For many Tennessee drivers, any run-ins with the police or criminal justice system are anxiety-ridden experiences. Avoiding such contact and most definitely avoiding an arrest and charge are reasonable, understandable goals. This post continues the discussion of last week’s DUI post about how drivers can try to reduce the likelihood of a DUI arrest. Drive
Our advice on how to avoid drunk driving charge, part 1
A DUI defense lawyer’s job seems quite obvious: to help defend someone from getting convicted of a DUI charge. A lot goes into a successful drunk driving conviction in Tennessee. Your attorney will address various matters that can lead to a false arrest or charge based on faulty evidence. Experienced DUI attorneys also have learned
Following DUI, what are your driving limits and options?
While a DUI conviction may not land a person in jail for year and years, it can most certainly mean he or she has limited driving rights. Even a first-time drunk driving offense can lead to the temporary loss of one’s driver’s license. “No driving for you” as a punishment might sound like a simple sort of
Why Field Sobriety Tests Aren’t Accurate
Imagine this scene: Let’s say a woman goes to dinner with an old friend. When the server opens the champagne it spouts like a volcano, getting her fancy, fitted dress damp. It’s a pretty funny fiasco and she laughs so hard she cries. On the way home on an otherwise deserted street she rolls through
Young mother’s crash and why she is charged with felony DUI
In April of this year, a 19-year-old woman’s mistake resulted in a near worst nightmare. The Tennessee woman got into a car accident in Cocke County. Her infant was in the car and ejected from the vehicle. Today, that mother is working to get her child back. Fortunately, the baby survived. Still, he is not allowed
Scientific factors that impact effect of alcohol
Our blog posts most often cover legal matters regarding drunk driving and related issues. Before a night out turns into a DUI case, however, there is some science at work that could impact a person’s level of intoxication. Have you ever wondered why you feel like your friend gets drunker more quickly than you, or why you
4 factors that take a DUI from bad to worse
If you are like just about every other driver in Tennessee, you have made a few mistakes behind the wheel. Sometimes, these mistakes go unnoticed; other times, you can be stopped and potentially arrested for a mistake, like driving drunk. Let’s consider a scenario in which a person is pulled over and charged with DUI.