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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Police officers have a vital job to perform in keeping our city safe. They do not care if you went a little overboard during happy hour or were simply more intoxicated than you thought. They will arrest you if they catch you driving under the influence in Sparta,...
Facing the prospect of a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction can be extremely daunting. The consequences of such charges can be very serious. Often, chemical Breathalyzer test results will be used as a key piece of evidence against you. Frequently, these...
If the police give you a DUI ticket, finding a way to contest the charge is crucial. While mounting a defense costs money, it will be money well spent when you weigh it up. Loss of earnings is one area where a DUI can hit hard. If you spend time in jail, you cannot...
