Over the years, you have watched your child grow in many ways. You knew the teen years would be difficult, and you likely knew that he or she would one day go off to college. However, you may not have anticipated this time being as difficult as it has proven to be....
Year: 2018
How can I share the road safely with commercial vehicles?
As a motorist in Tennessee, you must take every precaution to maintain the safety of yourself and other drivers. This is especially important when sharing the road with large commercial vehicles, such as trucks or buses. The Federal Motor Carrier Association offers...
How can I find treatment for drug issues?
Being charged with a drug crime in Tennessee is no laughing matter. In addition to the legal woes that you are facing, you may also have concerns about seeking drug treatment if addiction issues are contributing to your problems. Having the right information is a huge...
Don’t let deal hunting lead to unsafe driving
During Black Friday, Cyber Monday and other big holiday shopping days, many people here in Tennessee will be hunting for the best deals. These days, it is common for big holiday deals to be very time-sensitive. So, when it comes to days like Black Friday, a person may...
Should you take a field sobriety test or not?
Spending a portion of your day on the side of a Tennessee roadway, looking into the eyes of a police officer who has pulled you over in traffic, is probably not your idea of fun. Perhaps you're among many motorists in this state or others who have incurred a speeding...
Motorcyclist killed when car pulls out into path
The most common cause of serious motorcycle collisions is when a driver pulls out into the motorcyclist's path. Motorcyclists are not always easy to see, so drivers may think they're able to pull out while the reality is that they're cutting off another person's...
24-year-old hit-and-run driver charged for fatal crash
If you plan to drink, it's always a good idea to find out how you're going to get home safely. Drinking and driving are hazardous to everyone. You could crash and hurt yourself or cause a collision with someone else.Drunk driving can lead to fatal crashes, like the...
Man pleads for clemency after serving unfair sentence
Mandatory minimum sentences have long been a point of contention in criminal law. It's not always fair to sentence someone who commits a crime to the same sentence as another person. The factors playing into the crime often vary, but yet both people are given the same...
Traveling in construction: A hazard for motorcyclists
One of the most difficult things to deal with when you're a motorcyclist is construction work. Uneven roads pose a danger as you try to stay in even lanes, and loose gravel could cause you to slide.What's worse is that people in traditional vehicles don't always slow...
Why is the law so harsh on heroin users?
Drugs are a major problem in Tennessee, and if you are caught selling or using them, you could face your own difficulties. It's been estimated that there are around 800 methamphetamine labs in the state, and it would cost thousands to clean up a single lab and prevent...