STANDING UP FOR YOU WITH SKILLED ADVOCACY

An arrest in Tennessee on charges of a DUI can be disorienting, especially if it is your first time in the criminal justice system. A DUI is a criminal offense, and depending on the circumstance and your alleged Blood alcohol Content (BAC), the severity of the penalties can range $350 to $1,500 in fines and

Some look at Tennessee’s DUI laws and believe they need to be more severe. They want the penalties to be more draconian, with larger fines and longer sentences. They look at a case of a repeat DUI charge or conviction and believe that the only reason the system failed is because the punishment was insufficient

We have all probably heard of breath-testing devices that are used by law enforcement to determine if a driver they suspect of driving under the influence (DUI) in Tennessee has violated the 0.08 blood alcohol content (BAC) limits. These breath-testing devices do not actually measure a BAC, since they don’t test the blood, but they

The state of Tennessee already imposes some of the most punitive penalties for individuals convicted of drunk driving. In fact, even first-time convicted DUI offenders in Tennessee lose their driving privileges for one year. Additionally, from the time a Tennessee resident’s driver’s license is suspended, he or she is required to install an ignition interlock device

Earlier this year, Vanderbilt University announced its hiring of a new assistant football coach. That new coaching position for Vavae Tata didn’t last long. He has a DUI arrest to credit for at least the temporary loss of his coaching job. On Feb. 16, Tata was arrested for suspicion of drunk driving and leaving the

The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports on what might be a positive trend for DUI offenders in Tennessee. Sure, each arrest and charge has its own set of circumstances, but overall, if something is keeping men and women out of jail while also protecting the community, it could be considered a win-win situation, right? DUI

A couple of months ago, we shared the DUI-related story that gained national attention. A young man from out of state got his face and serious wrongdoing in the news after he really put himself out there. He used YouTube to post a video of him confessing to a serious crime. The man claimed that

Drunk driving accidents happen every day, but they are not a simple, everyday occurrence for those who are charged with DWI. Some cases involving DWI in Tennessee are more serious than others, specifically those that involve fatal accidents. A man recently charged with aggravated vehicular homicide in Tennessee must see his legal situation as much more serious

The consequences of a DUI can be serious for just about any convicted offender. For some, however, the conviction can have a more significant impact on a person’s life, his job in particular. A truck driver was passing through Tennessee when an accident took place between his vehicle, a parked police patrol car and a

Just when it’s about time to officially welcome in summer, anti-drunk driving advocates are welcoming the enactment of a new DWI law in Tennessee. Starting next month, there is little forgiveness for anyone charged with driving while impaired, even a first-time offender. Ignition interlock devices are like breath tests that are installed in individuals’ vehicles.