It’s true in Tennessee and every other state. Driving under the influence of drugs is illegal and can get you charged with DUI. Depending on the circumstances, you could be facing anywhere from 48 hours in jail (uncomplicated 1st offense DUI) to several years behind...
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3 things that could happen if you refuse field sobriety tests
Field sobriety tests are generally awkward to perform and somewhat subjective to judge. They are used to develop probable cause to arrest you for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The results of some field sobriety tests are admissible in court to help...
Should a DUI mean police no longer need a search warrant to enter your home?
When the police enter a home, they generally need a search warrant -- or an exception to the search warrant requirement. While there are exceptions, when it comes to your home, the courts take the warrant requirement very seriously. One of the exceptions is "hot...
Know the rules of using an ignition interlock device
Most people know that there is a wide range of consequences they could deal with if they face DUI charges. We have discussed several such penalties in previous blog posts. The mandatory use of an ignition interlock device is one of those consequences - and individuals...
Study shows women are drinking more heavily and using more drugs this year
The pandemic has had all sorts of effects. People are driving less, but percentage rates of speeding, driving impaired, or engaging in other risky behavior is higher. Many people are at home with their families more, but they're experiencing significant loneliness....
Arrested for DUI on your military base? Get help.
For military service members, a DUI can be doubly serious. Not only is it a criminal offense that could be punished via a court martial, but it is also an employee discipline issue that could affect your career long term.For an on-base DUI arrest, the military could...
Could a brain-boosting supplement affect your driving?
It's possible. A recent study by Harvard Medical School found that many over-the-counter supplements, particularly those meant to boost memory or brain function, contain potentially dangerous, unapproved drugs.It appears that the manufacturers of some brain-boosting...
Is DUI increasing during the pandemic?
It's unclear whether drunk driving is on the increase during the pandemic, but there are signs that it may be. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced a series of stakeholder workshops to address the unusual traffic safety...
What happens if I refuse a breath alcohol test in Tennessee?
It could be a big deal, but you do have the right to refuse a breathalyzer test in Tennessee. Our state has an "implied consent" law. That means that the state presumes you consent to a breath or blood test upon being arrested for DUI or related charges. You can...
Your Tesla’s Autopilot won’t keep you from getting a DUI
Recently, a group of friends posted a Tik Tok video in which, apparently intoxicated, they headed down the highway at 65 mph. They were singing an old Justin Bieber tune and drinking what appeared to be alcohol from open containers. The driver's seat was completely...