Drunk driving can quickly result in fines and penalties that affect you now and in the future. You may find yourself struggling to maintain a job, go to school or protect your reputation. It's vital for people who make the mistake of driving after having alcohol to...
Year: 2018
Yes, you have a right to challenge your unlawful arrest
A wrongful arrest, also known as a false arrest, is one that is made illegally. As a plaintiff, you can argue that you were held in custody illegally or without cause. A wrongful arrest can also lead to false imprisonment.It is possible to challenge an unlawful...
Distracted driving: Teach teens about the risks
While there isn't a national ban on texting and driving, there could be deadly consequences if you choose text behind the wheel. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that, in 2015, 3,477 people were killed and around 391,000 people were...
Defenses are important for underage drinking charges
Driving under the influence of alcohol at any age is a problem, but when you're under 21, it's a particularly negative offense. Under Tennessee's laws, you've violated the Drug Free Youth Act. This act applies to people between the ages of 13 to 17 with certain drugs...
The risks pedestrians face in traffic
During the summer months, while warm weather persists, you might choose to enjoy the numerous benefits of doing most of your traveling outside the confines of a motor vehicle. Walking not only provides you with an excellent means of exercise, but it is also...
4 telltale signs of a reckless driver
When you got into a commercial crash, the last thing you expected was to find out that the driver had previous run-ins with the law. In the past, the driver had made mistakes that led to people getting hurt, just like this time. How can you know if a driver is...
Drive sober or face consequences in Alabama and Tennessee
Drunk driving is a serious charge that could have a significant impact on your life if you don't take steps to avoid the consequences. In most cases, people hear about how bad it was that someone was intoxicated behind the wheel or jump to the conclusion that the...
Fentanyl and heroin a blight on middle Tennessee
In May 2018, it was reported that fentanyl overtook heroin as the deadliest drug in Nashville, Tennessee. Fentanyl, a man-made opiate, is extremely powerful and has the potential to cause overdoses very easily. Despite the rise of use of fentanyl, people do still use...
Tennessean man charged for fatal DUI crash
DUIs are taken seriously for a number of reasons, but the most prominent is that driving while intoxicated or impaired can lead to serious crashes that harm you or others. There are laws to prevent drunk driving because one person's bad choices are likely to affect...
Man survives motorcycle crash, urges caution
Every year, there are many motorcyclists who suffer serious and fatal injuries as a result of mistakes on the roads. The real shame is that, many times, the injuries they suffer are a result of other drivers who aren't paying attention.In a news article from July 17,...