On Aug. 29, it was reported that a Tennessee school crossing guard was struck by a 26-year-old driver. The incident occurred in front of Brighton High School in Brighton at about 7 a.m. The driver involved in the accident said that she dropped her phone while driving...
Drunk Driving
New law stops extra penalties for refusing test for BAC level
Mothers Against Drunk Driving in Tennessee are up in arms about a new law that took effect on July 1. Up until then, any driver who refused a test to determine his or her blood-alcohol percentage would face additional charges. Following a ruling by the U.S. Supreme...
Tennessee adopts new vertical license bill to stop underage DUI
Tennessee recently became the 48th state to approve the requirement of vertical-oriented driver's licenses for all drivers under the age of 21. This law will take effect in July 2018 -- only for new licenses issued after that date. Various interest groups, including...
Traffic stop: Can a driver refuse consent to a vehicle search?
The rights of law enforcement to search the vehicle of a motorist in Tennessee are often questioned. Searching a vehicle in a traffic stop is different to searching a home in that a vehicle search may be executed without a search warrant -- if there is probable cause....
Can a prescription drug cause problems when driving?
Like most Tennessee residents, you have no doubt heard and seen many campaigns and information about the hazards of drunk driving. It is generally very clear to people what can lead someone to being charged with driving under the influence offense. It is simply the...
The cost of a DUI in Tennessee
With the long Fourth of July holiday weekend just around the corner, Tennessee drivers everywhere will want to pay special attention to their transportation plans to and from celebration events and gettogethers. While it may feel inconvenient or expensive to pay for a...
How many people are arrested for DUI in Tennessee?
Have you been arrested for and charged with a drunk driving offense in Tennessee? Or, do you know someone who is facing driving under the influence charges? Either way, one thing that can be helpful at a time like this is to know that you are far from the only person...
Use of police body cameras in Tennessee
People who have had interactions with law enforcement officers in Tennessee may have noticed that the officers were wearing and using body cameras to capture video of their interactions and associated events. Anyone who has been charged with a crime should be aware of...
Understanding field sobriety tests
If you are ever stopped by police for even a routine traffic stop and the officer for some reason suspects that you may be under the influence of alcohol, you may be asked a series of questions. You may also be asked to take what are called field sobriety tests....
What is the one-leg stand test?
Have you ever heard people talk about field sobriety tests in Tennessee and wondered what these really are? When an officer is looking to collect probable cause with which to place a person under arrest for drunk driving, these tests may be administered. There are...






