Generally, anyone in Tennessee who is convicted of a DUI will be sentenced to serve some amount of jail time. As a condition of the defendant’s release after that minimum time has been served, the judge can order that the defendant be released on probation, provided that certain conditions are met. Those conditions generally include [...]

Although you may have been under the impression that your child was close to perfect and would never be charged with a DUI, it is important to realize that everyone makes mistakes at some point in their lives, especially during their adolescent and teenage years. You may have spent a great deal of time teaching [...]

If you have a DUI conviction in Tennessee, you will have to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) in your vehicle. The purpose of the IID is to ensure sober driving and minimize the risk of repeat offenses. Sevierville drivers with one of these alcohol detection devices in their vehicle should understand the penalties associated [...]

The government has the duty to prove any driving under the influence charges against you beyond a reasonable doubt. You are not required to say anything. The prosecution must present evidence to show that you committed each element of a Tennessee DUI charge. In most DUI cases, the police officer who stopped you, observed you, [...]

Sometimes vacations can go wrong. You might end up pulled over on the side of the road for driving under the influence (DUI). When this happens, it’s best to have someone on your side who knows how to handle not only laws of the state you’re vacationing in, but also the laws of the federal [...]

In Tennessee, driving under the influence does not only mean the influence of alcohol. Whether a driver is impaired by alcohol, marijuana, or prescription medication, a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) can apply. State law prohibits a person from driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle under either of the following conditions: [...]

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious charge with serious penalties. Those penalties ratchet up, however, if someone is injured or dies as a result of a drunk driving accident. If you are accused of being under the influence and causing or contributing to a fatal accident, you need to call a defense attorney [...]

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), in conjunction with a variety of auto manufacturers, has formed the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety Program (DADSS). This partnership’s goal is to reduce the number of drunk driving fatalities across the nation by installing sensors in vehicles that measure the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels of [...]

When last call comes, bartenders often find themselves in a mad dash to sell the last of their drinks. If their patrons are already drunk, legally, the bartenders should cut them off to ensure that they don’t drink and drive, lest they find themselves (and their establishment) named in a civil lawsuit. In Tennessee, you [...]

Employers, apartment owners, and other businesses often conduct criminal background checks. If a conviction, or even an arrest, appears on the report, it can affect your ability to be hired, rent an apartment, or other rights. There may be some confusion about DUI/DWI offenses because driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics may appear [...]