Waldron, Fann & Parsley, Attorneys at Law Legal Blog
What are the three areas of driver focus?
Tennessee residents understand that certain driving behaviors pose a higher risk than others. For example, distracted driving increases your chance of getting into a crash. But do you know what causes distracted driving? Do you know why it is so risky? Today we will...
Slow down to avoid serious auto accidents
Law enforcement reported that excessive speed caused a fatal auto accident that killed a Rutherford County father in March of this year. According to an article in the Daily News Journal, the responsible driver was traveling at a high rate of speed in the 45-mph zone...
Did you commit a prescription drug crime?
Despite popular belief, prescription drugs are not legal for everyone. They are only legal for the individual who holds the prescription, and only in the amounts that the doctor prescribes. If you distribute, abuse or use the drugs in any way but in the intended...
How do you get your license back after a DUI?
Tennessee's drunk driving laws are fairly strict, and even a single violation could cause you to lose your license. The state may revoke your license due to a DUI conviction or if you refuse to submit to a test for blood alcohol concentration. Once you are eligible...
Traffic congestion and pedestrian accidents
Pedestrians face many risks while walking near traffic or trying to cross the road. However, those who regularly find themselves on very busy roads are especially likely to become involved in an accident. There are many ways in which traffic congestion increases the...
DUIs resulting from legal medication
Tennessee residents rely on prescription and over-the-counter medication on many occasions. But did you know some of these medicines have the potential to alter your state of mind? Today we will look into this matter. We will examine how these drugs change how a...
The link between speed limit increases and road deaths
A link exists between increased speed limits and road fatalities, according to a new study. This research shines a light on what happens when communities increase their maximum speed limits. According to Transport Topics, cities and towns could have saved an...
Does TN have an ignition interlock law?
While driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal in all 50 states, all states have different laws. It is important to understand the difference between them if you are looking at a DUI charge.Tennessee is one of the states that has an ignition interlock law....
Is probable cause the same as reasonable suspicion?
Drug crimes are a big deal and if you find yourself on the wrong end of a drug- or alcohol-related charge, it can feel like your future is on the line without any way to fight it. But there is an upheld standard to searches and checks. If law enforcement has...
Drivers continue to violate Tennessee’s “Move Over Law”
In 2006, Tennessee enacted section 55-8-132 of the state driving code, making it the 30th state in the nation to enact such a law, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The “Move Over Law,” as state legislature refers to it as, is a law that...
