Drunk driving allegations are serious and can have far-reaching consequences. One area that these charges could affect is your career. If you find yourself in this position, you should examine the potential consequences and understand how such charges can impact your...
Drunk Driving
Reasons to never discuss your drunk driving case on social media
Many people have a habit of sharing every aspect of their lives online. They should give pause before making posts about pending criminal matters, especially drunk driving cases. Divulging the details on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram can have severe...
What is the impact of vehicular assault?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 3,272 arrests for driving under the influence in 2022 in Tennessee. Some of these arrests for for accidents where people ended up with serious injuries. Under the law, this is vehicular assault. It carries...
Invoking your right to remain silent at a traffic stop
The holidays are fast approaching, and with them come parties and festivities. As a result, law enforcement officers will be more proactive in catching and arresting DUI offenders. If an officer pulls you over because they suspect you have been drinking, you must...
What license reinstatement fees come with DUI-related violations?
A common consequence of driving under the influence (DUI) is license revocation or restriction. Many factors can determine if it is an appropriate penalty. Still, it is always possible to receive this sanction, especially for repeat offenses and severe cases with...
Underage drunk driving: A parent’s pivotal role in prevention
The pervasive myth among minors is that drinking alcohol is a harmless rite of passage celebrating their transition to adulthood. However, if they’re unwilling to wait before they are of legal age, they could find themselves sinking into a life of crime. In worst...
When is someone too drunk to drive?
You know that drinking and driving is dangerous, but what if you have just had one drink or if you feel completely sober? To pass a breathalyzer test, your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) should be less than .08%, but it would be difficult to measure this without a...
The truth about how long alcohol stays in your system
To avoid driving under the influence (DUI), many people choose to sleep off their alcohol consumption for a bit or make a pit stop at a diner. Some attempt to sober up quickly by drinking coffee and water or eating a meal. However, people later learn that a...
What is Ethan, Hailey and Bentley’s law?
Despite stringent policies against drunk driving, it remains a big problem in the United States. As times change, policymakers implement new laws to enforce appropriate penalties on drunk drivers, especially those involved in severe incidents resulting in death. One...
Can I refuse a breath test?
Getting pulled over for a breath test can be inconvenient when you are in a rush. However, all drivers in Tennessee need to comply when it happens. The state has implied consent laws, which automatically give authorities consent to administer a breath test if they...