Drivers in Tennessee convicted of a DUI-related offense, including driving with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or higher (.04 if the driver is a commercial driver), can be ordered to use an ignition interlock (IID) device for up to one year. A driver may also request to use an IID in order to obtain a restricted license for an offense that wouldn’t normally require an IID; this allows them to drive without geographic restrictions [...]

If you are caught driving with drugs in your system, the consequences may be extremely serious. You may be charged with driving while under the influence (DUI), which is a serious criminal offense that can change your life and lead to long-term repercussions. However, it is important to remember that an arrest or charge does not necessarily make you guilty, and your attorney will do everything they can to protect your rights and prove your innocence. [...]

When a person is caught driving while drunk or intoxicated, they may be arrested on a driving under the influence (DUI) charge. If convicted of this type of charge, the individual will need to pay large and hefty fines, they may lose their license, and may even spend time in jail. If you are facing a DUI charge, it is crucial that you reach out to a Knoxville DUI defense lawyer who knows how to represent [...]

Drunk driving has continued to be a serious issue in the state of Tennessee. In fact, there were 7,332 alcohol-impaired driving crashes in 2020 alone. The Tennessee Highway Patrol also states that crashes involving impaired drivers are 14 times more likely to result in at least one fatality, leaving families shattered and communities reeling from the aftermath. In recent years, the state of Tennessee has been more persistent in its commitment to crack down on this [...]

As you may likely already know, the state of Tennessee has strict laws regarding drunk driving. One of the consequences of a DUI conviction is the required installation of an ignition interlock device, or IID. This is a handheld breathalyzer-type of device installed in a vehicle that prevents it from starting if the driver has been drinking alcohol. Even first-time offenders are required to use an IID, per state law. A variety of manufacturers provide these [...]

The post-holiday period is a chaotic time in its own right. The flurry of taking down decorations, going back to school, getting back in the swing of work, and winding down from holiday parties takes some getting used to. After two years of muted celebrations due to the pandemic, people may have let loose a little more this year. For some, that may have included some misguided drinking and driving. It’s a fact that driving [...]

There are several ways the law considers you to be impaired. You can be drunk, using marijuana, using other controlled substances, etc. Any substance, alcohol or drugs, that impairs your ability to drive can lead to a DWI or DUI charge. Cops are meant to uphold the law, but they can sometimes overstep and make an illegal stop. A result of this unlawful stop is you facing criminal charges that can alter the course of your [...]

No one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes, including teenagers. You can teach them right from wrong all you want, and they might still make the wrong decision when it comes to underage drinking and driving. As dangerous as this is, many teens still decide to drink at parties and then drive home. If your teen is involved in an accident or pulled over by a police officer after drinking, the teen will be arrested on the [...]

Being arrested for DUI in Tennessee comes with strict penalties. Whether this is your first arrest or you’ve been arrested for DUI before, you will face automatic jail time for the crime. There are a host of mitigating factors that go into determining the exact amount of time you must spend in jail, how much you will have to pay in fines, and how long you will lose your license. Those factors include the following: Whether [...]

What are your rights if you're hit by a drunk or drug driver? Well, you have an accident claim just like any other accident claim, but you need to make sure that you have an attorney that knows the particular issues unique to dealing with a drunk driving situation. First off, you may have a claim for what are known as punitive damages, which means you can have a claim for the actual injuries that [...]