Here at Waldron Fann & Parsley, Attorneys at Law, in Tennessee, we represent many drivers accused of driving while intoxicated and/or other alcohol-related driving offenses. We therefore know how critical it becomes that you defend such charges to the best of your...
Drunk Driving
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...
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...
Know what to do if you’re pulled over for a DUI
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...
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...
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...
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...
Myths can result in a drunk driving charge
Drunk driving is a danger to everyone on the roads, yourself included. However, many people end up being accused of drunk driving even though they didn't realize they had too much to drink or that they were still intoxicated. People sometimes go by myths to determine...
DUI up 60 percent on Tennessee college campuses
Universities are a popular destination for DUI incidents to occur. Most students reach the legal drinking age during college and many attend parties that offer alcoholic beverages. Since this may be your first time trying these drinks, you may not have a set plan on...
Can you get a DUI for drugged driving?
Drunk driving isn't the only thing you can get a DUI for. In fact, a DUI can also stand for drugged driving, which is something that's being seen more often in America. When people drink and use drugs, they increase their risk of being in serious crashes. Drugged...