Year: 2016
July ushered in new alcohol and DUI laws in TN
As the recent weekend’s July 4th celebrations made clear, it is officially July. Now that we are into this steamy month of the summer, we thought you should know that there are a few new laws on Tennessee’s books that involve alcohol. Alcohol laws can impact drinking. Drinking can impact a person’s legal situation. First
Let knowledge protect you from the risk of holiday DUI arrest
The Fourth of July is the big celebration of the summer. Fortunately, the fun begins in just a couple of days. You are hopefully looking forward to a long weekend and special time with family and friends, and enjoying the summer heat. Beyond the heat of Tennessee summers, however, is the different kind of heat
Supreme Court ruling impacts Tennessee blood alcohol test rule
While the idea of a DUI seems simple in itself (someone is accused of driving under the influence) DUI laws are actually quite complicated. The laws vary from state to state. Penalties will vary. Authorities’ rights might vary. Someone who is suspected and/or accused of driving drunk is easily confused. Sometimes, the Supreme Court of
Summer vacation and the risk of underage drinking
Grown-ups see their kids celebrate their last day of school and sigh, “Wow, how awesome was it to have a summer break!” Many parents might also remember, however, the kind of fun that they and their friends tried during their summers. Sure, not everyone tries drinking as teens, but for those who wanted to try
Your financial life is at stake in a DUI case
When it comes to drunk driving charges, many people only see, and think about, the surface. They see the drunk driver and just think “oh, that person is guilty.” They think about the penalties the driver will face, and they think “well, they deserve it.” However, as with most issues in life, there is so
Alleged DUI accident leads to charges for woman
According to police, a fatality related to driving under the influence recently occurred in Tennessee. This alleged DUI fatality was one of a total of 41 collisions that took place during the Memorial holiday enforcement campaign of one police department in the state. The woman who died in this vehicle crash was 60 years old.
Man accused of DUI after found in parked running car
One man is facing charges of driving under the influence in Tennessee. The alleged DUI incident occurred on a recent Friday. According to police, the man was discovered slumped over his steering wheel in a running automobile. Police said they were called to one block of a road to check on the welfare of a
Detective faces drunk driving charges
Criminal charges have been filed against a police detective in Tennessee who is accused of drinking and driving. In light of his drunk driving charges, the detective was recently decommissioned from his police department. The man facing charges is 51 years old. According to police, the detective was not on duty at the time of his
DUI charges have serious consequences in Tennessee
When people are charged with driving under the influence, it is essential that they retain experienced criminal defense representation. This is because drunk driving charges are a grave matter that may lead to having a criminal record in the state of Tennessee. Those accused of DUI may also have their driver’s licenses suspended, have to
Driving is one place you want to score low
Aiming low is not a typical element of Tennessee culture. From the day we enter school, the focus is on scoring high. In nearly any sport (golf excluded) the goal is to get as many points as you can. If you are in business, success isn’t gauged by how little money you make. Where driving