When the topic of drunk driving comes up, most people think the worst. They assume that the accused person is guilty before they even hear the particular circumstances involved in the case. Even though this flies in the face of "innocent until proven guilty," it is...
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Tiger Woods tale underscores DUI-related reputational hit
There is an adverse list of consequences associated with a drunk driving conviction in Tennessee, and it is lengthy. For starters, and as we note on a page of our website focused on Tennessee DUI charges and potential repercussions at the Nashville Law Offices of...
Implied consent in Tennessee: what does it mean for me?
Once arrested for suspected drunk driving, you have already agreed to submit to a chemical test -- whether you realize it or not. By applying for and receiving a driver's license in the state of Tennessee, you have agreed to a test of your breath, blood or urine if...
Ex-police official: I know unlawful detention when I see it
The above headline for today's blog entry might reasonably have a few extra words tacked on to it, namely these: especially when it happens to me. Law enforcers typically know a thing or two about the legalities surrounding detention because, well, they detain people....
Report underscores one key criminal defense responsibility
When police officers and prosecutors state that what they assert in a criminal law matter is the flat-out truth and that there is absolutely no doubt about it, there's no need for a criminal defendant and his or her defense counsel to question anything, is there?...
The long-term consequences of a DUI conviction
Almost immediately after your DUI arrest, you may have sensed that things could go very badly for you. If you refused to take a blood alcohol test, officers probably warned you of Tennessee's implied consent law, which means the court could suspend your license if you...
Football, a few beers and … the aftermath of a DUI conviction
If you're an avid football fan (in Tennessee, hardly a select club), chances are you're not quite ready to cave in on the current NFL season, which has one game yet to go. That is, of course, the Super Bowl, marked this upcoming Sunday by parties and celebrations...
When you should fight DUI charges
Each year, Nashville police crack down on DUI enforcement over the holidays, and 2016 was no different. If you are one of the many people who were charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, then you are probably wondering if you should fight the...
Man suspected of drunk driving now faces assault charges
Sometimes it is hard to explain the reactions some people have to emergency personnel. Some are happy and grateful for the assistance, and others react with fear. One man in Tennessee is accused of assaulting police and firefighters as they tried to help him. The man...
