Month: March 2017
Probable cause and breath tests in Tennessee DUI cases
There are many ways to identify drunk drivers in Tennessee and across the country, according to NHTSA. However, prosecutors tend to rely on toxicology test results showing a blood alcohol level of .08 percent or higher in DUI cases. These tests may be performed using breath testing equipment or blood tests, but police officers must
Yaz side effects and lawsuits
Tennessee residents who use Yaz for birth control or to treat moderate acne may be interested to learn that a number of side effects have been documented. As a result, the Food and Drug Administration has issued warnings and thousands of lawsuits against the company have been filed. As with any type of medication, Yaz does have
Field sobriety testing is not always reliable
When Tennessee police officers suspect that a motorist is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they often ask them to take field sobriety tests. If drivers perform poorly in these tests, the officers may take them into custody on drunk driving charges or ask them to submit to breath or blood tests
Tennessee DUI defense: Ignition interlock device requirements
Everyone knows that Tennessee law is tough on punishment for drunk drivers. Sentencing can include jail time, court costs, fines, loss or restrictions on driver’s licenses, and more. One more relatively recent addition to such penalties is the requirement that a defendant install an ignition interlock device or IID as a condition of receiving a restricted