Have you been arrested for an impaired driving offense in Tennessee? Do you believe that you may be required to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle due to a drunk driving charge? If so, you will want to understand a bit about these devices. As...
Drunk Driving
DUI defendants face new public signs
Anyone in Tennessee who has ever had even one alcoholic beverage and then driven a vehicle could have been vulnerable to a drunk driving arrest. Contrary to popular belief, it is not only people who are intoxicated beyond belief who find themselves facing these...
Distraction inherent in using an ignition interlock device
Tennessee residents arrested for suspected drunk driving know they may face a range of penalties if ultimately convicted of such offenses. In addition to fines, drivers may also lose the right to drive for some period of time. In order to restore driving privileges,...
Distracted driving as dangerous as drunk driving
Tennessee residents are understandably concerned about the dangers they face due to people who choose to drink and drive. However, these drivers are not the only motorists that place innocent people in harm’s way due to their negligence and poor decisions....
What states have the most DUI arrests?
While there may still be some type of stigma associated with getting a DUI, more Tennessee residents should come to realize that virtually any driver can face these types of charges. Many a professional person who has stopped for happy hour with colleagues on the way...
Can you trust the results of a breath test?
Have you been arrested for drunk driving in Tennessee? If so, you may well feel scared and nervous about what consequences you may face if you are ultimately convicted. If you took a breath test when you were arrested, you may wonder about the accuracy of that test...
Drug and alcohol charges face baseball coach
Being arrested on suspicion of criminal activity such as drunk driving can be a very scary event for Tennessee residents. Many situations can factor into a person’s ability to drive properly or to pass a field sobriety test. Failing these tests does not...
Understanding DUI vehicular assault and homicide charges
Most people in Tennessee know that a drunk driving conviction may result in a variety of penalties including jail time, loss of driving privileges and fines. However, there are some charges that can result in DUI cases in which other people are injured or die. If you...
Tennessee seeks drunk driving conviction sharing
Among the potential consequences that a Tennessee resident arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired may face is the installation of an ignition interlock device. An IID is used as an attempt to prevent repeat offenses by persons convicted of drunk driving...
Decision expands law enforcement’s DUI enforcement capabilities
While most of us go out of our way to be safe drivers, the reality is that we are not immune to minor mistakes behind the wheel. Indeed, even the most cautious among us will occasionally exceed the posted speed limit or go before their turn at a four-way stop. Even...






