If you have a dog, odds are that you've driven with it in the car. One study found that 56 percent of those asked said they took their dogs in the vehicle at least once per month.As common as it is, dogs can be a distraction, and they can absolutely cause car...
Year: 2017
What does diabetes have to do with drunk driving charges?
Countless Tennessee residents currently face many serious health challenges. From chronic fatigue to cancer or other long-term adverse conditions, it's likely that you or someone you know has or is battling some type of ailment. Many health problems gain the upper...
What is an unlawful search?
A police officer comes to the door, knocks, and asks to come in. You turn him down, asking for a warrant, which he doesn't have. The officer forces his way in anyway, finds illegal drugs hidden in a cabinet in the kitchen, and arrests you. Is it legal? The officer...
Hit and run involving motorcycle leads to multiple charges
In Knoxville, a motorcycle collided with an SUV, and the rider is in critical condition after the wreck. Moreover, the driver who allegedly caused the horrific accident sped away after the crash. According to reports, the accident happened at about 7:24 in the...
Your home really is your castle
In the legal system, the idea that your home is your castle generally means that it is your space, and you can expect both safety and privacy while in your home. This applies to the government and police officers, along with other authorities. They cannot violate your...
Facing charges of DUI with child endangerment?
Tennessee has some of the strictest drunk driving penalties in the country, and those charged with this type of crime face penalties that include jail time and steep fines. A charge of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is serious, but it can be even more...
New bikers often make these mistakes
You've been riding a motorcycle for years. You typically ride with the same group, but it's been growing. A lot of brand new riders are joining. You may want to be wary of some of the mistakes these riders tend to make.First off, they'll often think they need to buy...
Liability when a tire gives out and causes an accident
You're heading to work when a tire blows out on the car ahead of you. That vehicle spins out of control and slams into you. You're injured, your car is destroyed, and you wind up spending the next few days in the local hospital, rather than at work. You want to seek...
Underinflated tires could cause accidents
You see the dash warning light come on telling you that one of your tires needs air. You can't feel it as you drive, but you know it's low. How often do you just keep on going? Do you assume that underinflated tires aren't really a big deal? Many people ignore those...
Tennessee to review bill charging drug suppliers after OD deaths
The state of Tennessee is considering a bill that would make it possible to charge those who supplied drugs if the people they gave them to then overdosed and passed away. It's going to be reviewed on April 4. Lawmakers in the state say they're trying to push back...