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...
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Why do people get a DUI during the day?
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...
Defense options when facing drug possession charges
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...
How long will you lose your license over a DUI?
When a Tennessee police officer arrests you for driving under the influence (DUI) infraction, you may face numerous significant penalties. Depending on the circumstances leading to your arrest and your driving record, you could face jail time, large fines and other...
What is probable cause for a DUI arrest?
The U.S. Constitution accords several rights to the citizens. One of these is the right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure by law enforcement. Basically, this means that the police must have a justifiable reason to investigate you for a crime. Most often,...
Will a DUI threaten your career?
If the police arrest you and charge you with drunk driving, you will rightly be concerned about fines and jail time. If you do not use your car that much, you may consider a license suspension a mere inconvenience. Yet a DUI can also affect your career. It all comes...
How a DUI conviction can impact your life
Some people don’t view DUI charges as serious. In fact, many get behind the wheel with the knowledge they are drunk simply because they believe a DUI charge will result in nothing more than some fines (if they are even caught). Unfortunately, the actual impact and...
Can Tennessee police legally conduct a drunk driving checkpoint?
The U.S. Constitution and its Amendments include numerous civil rights that protect you from misconduct by the police or state prosecutors. One of the most important amendments to the Constitution is the Fourth Amendment, which protects you from unreasonable searches...
Does Tennessee allow Happy Hour?
Happy Hour is generally a time in the afternoon when bars and restaurants will serve cheaper drinks. They have daily sales that they advertise, and many people will take advantage of these. But did you know that this isn't legal in all states? Some states, like...
Why do officers conduct field sobriety tests on the roadside?
Traffic stops can be a simple matter of accepting a ticket, or they can be an investigation into a more serious traffic offense. When an officer asks you questions about your prior activities that day, you probably know that they have suspicions you could be under the...