Don’t drive impaired in the first place. Make a plan to avoid driving before you even start drinking. Arrange for a sober driver, who should not drink at all. This is because the odor of alcohol on a person’s breath could be enough for a DUI arrest. Limit yourself to...
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Can I get fired for my DUI charge?
Drunk driving arrests are stressful from beginning to end. You may be thinking about how to break the news to your family and friends. But your biggest worry may be whether you should tell your boss. The possibility of getting fired for driving under the influence...
Arrested for DUI over the Fourth of July holiday? Get legal help.
This Independence Day weekend was a big one. The Fourth of July was on a Sunday, putting the celebrations on a weekend. And, this was the first Independence Day after the pandemic has waned somewhat, which led many more people to travel than you might see in the usual...
Can parents really prevent underage drinking risks?
While many studies indicate that underage drinking has slowly decreased over the years, it is still a concerning issue that families face. Underage drinking not only affects teens’ health but their future as well. As a parent, you are likely well aware of these...
Could technology really prevent DUIs?
In Tennessee, even a first-time DUI offense could result in the requirement to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle. These devices obligate drivers to test their breath – and blood alcohol content (BAC) – before they can drive. Installing the ignition...
How do you reach a BAC of 0.08%?
Unlike most liquids or food, alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream. This is why it might not take long for alcohol to impair your senses – and why your blood alcohol content (BAC) is also such a significant factor if you face charges of driving under the influence....
Reminder: Drug-impaired driving can get you a DUI
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...
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...