Waldron, Fann & Parsley, Attorneys at Law Legal Blog
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...
What are all these charges in my arrest report?
Criminal charges can be frightening, especially if you do not know where to turn. To make matters worse, arresting officers often cite arrestees for many different crimes at once. Please do not let this common practice intimidate you into taking an action you might...
Want to avoid a crash with a semi? Consider these tips
Commercial accidents are extremely dangerous for people in normal-sized passenger vehicles. There is a discrepancy of thousands of pounds between the two vehicles, which means that there is a higher likelihood of those in the smaller vehicle being badly hurt or...
Did a college party you attended lead to a DUI?
Perhaps, you're one of many young adults currently enrolled at a Tennessee college or university. Whether you are nearing your expected graduation date or still have a way to go to earn your degree, you've no doubt encountered, and have had to overcome and rise above,...
Traffic crash in Murfreesboro leaves multiple people injured
A crash in Interstate 24 shut down the highway heading east after multiple vehicle collided and blocked the roadway. According to the report, the crash happened during the morning rush hour at 7:05 a.m.At the scene, troopers arrived to see multiple people injured....
Driver fleeing shooting causes severe crash in local intersection
As the weather cools and rain becomes more common, you may hear about more crashes in Murfreesboro. Sometimes, it's distractions combined with darkness at night that makes it harder for drivers to make good decisions behind the wheel. Other times, it's a shooting that...
