Intoxication isn't always what it seems. While a driver’s slurred speech, confusion and impaired coordination are often attributed to alcohol or drug use, there's a range of medical conditions that can mimic the symptoms of intoxication. Unfortunately, a police...
DUI offenses are serious legal matters that can result in severe consequences. In Tennessee, the penalties for 4th and subsequent DUI offenses are particularly stringent, classified as Class E Felonies. This classification generally subjects convicted offenders to...
When someone gets stopped for impaired driving, they may have to submit to a number of different tests. This could start with field sobriety tests that are conducted at the scene. It could also include a portable breath test or perhaps a Breathalyzer back at the...
Driving under the influence (DUI) arrests occur due to individual infractions. Someone drives poorly or causes a crash, so police officers test them for chemical impairment. Other times, multiple people may be arrested in a very short period through mass enforcement...
Several new Tennessee laws took effect on July 1 of this year that involve driving and boating under the influence. This was, perhaps not coincidentally, just ahead of one of the biggest drinking holidays in our country. One law makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly...
When faced with drunk driving charges in Tennessee, the classification of your offense matters. You can be charged with a felony or misdemeanor, depending on the prevailing facts and circumstances of your case. A felony DUI is a more serious charge than a misdemeanor....
When it comes to drunk driving charges, every detail of your case matters, from the moment you were pulled over, arrested and later charged. Something that may appear insignificant at first, such as the legality of your stop, can significantly impact the outcome of...
You already understand the legal and financial consequences of a DUI conviction, but that is not the only way it can affect your life. Most fail to anticipate how embarrassed or humiliated they will feel after conviction. A DUI in Tennessee can also impact your...
If you imagine a cliché DUI stop, you’re probably imagining a police officer pulling over a driver in the middle of the night. Maybe it’s just after 2:00 AM, the bar recently closed and that person was driving home. It is true that many drunk driving stops happen at...
Being arrested and charged with drug possession can be stressful and scary. Besides worrying about going to jail, you are likely worried about your family, job and future. This is understandable. A conviction can impact your life in many ways. Because a drug...
