With multiple sobriety checkpoints planned, Memorial Day weekend is not the time to be drinking and driving. Heightened law enforcement efforts aim to reduce the overall number of dangerous drivers on the roads by stopping people as they pass through checkpoints. At...
Drunk Driving
Can a DUI only be for alcohol?
Drugs, like cocaine and marijuana, are involved in around 18 percent of all motor vehicle collisions leading to a driver's death. Interestingly, 2014 statistics reported that 10.1 million people reported that they had been driving while under the influence of drugs in...
Tennessee’s DUI laws are harsh on first-time offenders
Tennessee has many DUI laws that could affect your case if you're caught driving drunk, drinking in a parked vehicle or even driving with an open container in your vehicle. Tennessee's laws are harsh, because the state does not want to see drivers intoxicated on its...
Tennessee DUIs: A risk for all ages
Tennessee has strict DUI laws that may vary from laws in other states. Drinking and driving is known as driving under the influence in Tennessee. This is illegal if you are caught with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or higher. The .08 percent limit...
Facing a DUI or impaired driving charge? Fight back
Tennessee has very specific DUI laws that dictate what happens if you're caught driving under the influence. Did you know, though, that you can actually face a DUI or other charges if you appear or act intoxicated, even if you blood alcohol concentration (BAC) isn't...
Drunk driving: What you need to know this holiday season
The holidays have a potential to be a dangerous time of year for drivers. It's normal for families and friends to get together for a few drinks, and that opens people up to increased risks. Increases in drunk driving have been noted for many years during the holidays....
Tennessee’s DUI laws are tough on drunk drivers
Tennessee has drinking and driving laws that are similar to the laws in other states. Driving under the influence is illegal in the state. Although the state has a zero-tolerance law for minors, Tennessee does recognize that those under 21 may have a blood alcohol...
What happens if you refuse a breath test?
You decided to go out for drinks with your friends, but you didn't drink much yourself. That's why you were surprised when an officer decided to pull you over. Initially, he said it was because you had a tail light out, but then he alleged he could smell alcohol. From...
Tennessee to crack down on DUIs during Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is a great holiday where people celebrate the freedom and birth of a nation. Unfortunately, some people's celebrations get out of hand. That means it's likely that reckless, drunk drivers may be on the roads, and reckless boaters might be on the...
Drunk driving: You can fight a breath test’s results
When the police officer pulled you over, the last thing you expected was to actually be above the legal limit for alcohol. Surprisingly, the breathalyzer came back 0.09, high enough to lead to an arrest. Before you admit defeat, it's a good idea to talk to your...