Before a Tennessee law enforcement official has authority to pull your vehicle over, he or she needs to first observe you violating a traffic law. As reported by USA Today, if caught speeding and spinning donuts in the street, as in one of the Volunteer State’s more...
Drunk Driving
How a prior out-of-state DUI could affect a charge in Tennessee
In July 2020, Tennessee joined the Interstate Driver License Compact, a group of more than 40 U.S. states that exchange information about traffic violations. As reported by 105.7 News, each state's motor vehicle department shares reports of a non-resident's driving...
Can I challenge breathalyzer results in court?
Yes, you can potentially challenge breathalyzer results. Particularly if you believe that you were under the legal limit at the time of your arrest, it may be possible for you to challenge the breathalyzer results. According to FindLaw, in some situations breathalyzer...
A few ways to tell if you are drunk before driving
The limit for legal driving in Tennessee stands at .08% blood alcohol content. This limit falls to just .04% for drivers of commercial vehicles. While you might have a fairly good idea of what these levels mean, is there a more precise way to measure your level of...
How do you get your license back after a DUI?
Tennessee's drunk driving laws are fairly strict, and even a single violation could cause you to lose your license. The state may revoke your license due to a DUI conviction or if you refuse to submit to a test for blood alcohol concentration. Once you are eligible...
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...
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....
If you plan to drive, don’t drink: Save a life
Drunk driving is a dangerous habit to get into, yet many people do. Whether it's young adults who recently turned 21 driving between bars or an older individual who has an addiction issue, anyone who drinks and drives is putting themselves and others in danger.It is...
How many drinks does it take to get drunk?
The holiday season is right around the corner. That means that more and more people will be taking to the road after drinking at parties and gatherings. Drunk driving not only causes legal woes, it also endangers yourself, your passengers, and any other drivers you...
Dealing with DUI charges in the summer
For various reasons, the summer months are especially problematic when it comes to drunk driving charges. Some people get behind the wheel after celebrating a wedding or spending time with their friends and family members at a party, and drunk driving is especially...