DUI

Even a first-time DUI conviction can have serious criminal and civil consequences. If there are no aggravating factors like an accident or high BAC, some people might consider representing themselves. However, even in these cases, an attorney can often obtain better outcomes than a self-represented defendant. As a result, hiring a lawyer for a DUI…

Criminal convictions can affect many aspects of your life. Your employer may conduct a background check if you apply for a job. If the employer sees you have a conviction, they may not hire you. Convictions can make it difficult to buy a home, rent an apartment, obtain credit, or keep access to a firearm.…

DUI (sobriety) checkpoints are increasingly common in Tennessee. They are usually set up at predetermined locations where law enforcement is authorized to stop vehicles, check drivers for signs of impairment, and identify and detain those who are driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Are DUI checkpoints legal? Yes, DUI checkpoints are legal.…

Operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is considered very risky and hazardous. Therefore, if a person is caught driving under the influence and receives a DUI charge, they will not only face several consequences and penalties that affect them now, but they will also be faced with consequences that could…

After an afternoon movie with friends, you all decide to stop at your favorite bistro and get a drink to catch up and talk. After a few glasses of wine, everyone piles in the car to go back to your house and keep the party going. You all feel fine to drive, so it doesn’t…

Tennessee, like every US state except Utah, makes it illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of .08 or higher. Utah’s BAC limit is just .05. The penalties, even for first-time offenders, include a prison sentence, fines, and loss of driving privileges. Due to the increase in fatal drunk driving accidents and…

Can Uber passengers drink alcohol in Tennessee? Despite Tennessee’s strict penalties for DUI for drivers who are caught drinking and driving, drinking is perfectly legal for passengers. There are ten states in the United States that allow the consumption of alcohol inside of a vehicle, and Tennessee is one of them. These states allow passengers…

Breath tests are usually administered by law enforcement officers when they suspect that a person is driving under the influence of alcohol. Although many officers frequently use these devices to accuse drivers of a DUI, these tests are known to give false readings. If you blew into a breathalyzer and the results were positive, know…

There is a current battle going on in the state of Tennessee, as the Tennessee Department of Agriculture recently submitted a proposal to stop the selling of unregulated THCA. This new proposal shines light on the fact that many people are using Delta-8 and THCA, which are not technically weed, but you can still face…

Ever since our neighboring states started decriminalizing and legalizing marijuana, Tennessee’s law enforcement has been on a tear trying to crack down on alleged drugged drivers. If you have been pulled over and then charged with driving while high on weed (or any other controlled substance), you want to speak with an experienced criminal defense…

You may think that you are doing your friend a favor when you lend out your car to them, but the consequences of lending your car to someone who is under the influence can be severe, thanks to a new law that went  into effect this July. It is crucial for car owners to be…

A DUI charge is a serious criminal offense that happens when an individual operates a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, presenting a significant risk to the driver, passengers and other drivers. Driving under the influence of prescription or over-the-counter drugs can also lead to DUI charges. To assist you in navigating this…

Tennessee requires drivers to install an ignition interlock device when their driving privileges have been taken away after drinking and driving. During this suspension period, they must keep the interlock device properly installed inside their car. However, it is not unusual for these devices to break or become damaged, which leads to individuals wondering what…

According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 38,824 fatal traffic accidents occurred in 2020, and 11,654 of those accidents were due to drunk driving crashes. Statistics for 2019 indicate that there was a 66% decrease in alcohol impaired driving fatalities since 1982. This is great news in the fight against drunk driving, but…

Driving under the influence is a crime, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports about 32 people die every day from alcohol-related car crashes. It does not matter who you are, where you are going, or how many drinks you have had—driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is extremely dangerous…

Many people may not realize that even if you have not had anything to drink or done any illegal drugs, you can still be charged with a DUI in Franklin. But how does that make sense? All it takes to be charged with driving under the influence in Tennessee is being impaired enough where it…

You are on the road, on your way home from the bar when suddenly you see flashing lights following you at a close distance. That is unexpected. You only had one or two drinks, so there’s no way you are being pulled over for drunk driving. Hoping for the best, you pull over and the…

We all want our streets to be safe. Drivers need to act responsibly, but so do officers who pull over people who they suspect of driving while intoxicated. Police often rely on breath tests to determine if a driver is drunk behind the wheel – which is one of the reasons we advise you not…

There are many factors in obtaining a driver’s license. Whether you are moving to Tennessee from another state or are renewing your license, it can be challenging to obtain a driver’s license when you have a DUI conviction out of state. It may depend on what state you got a DUI. If the state is…