If you’re anything like us, you’ve been watching the case about DUI testing fees move through the courts. In late August of this year, the Tennessee Supreme Court has issued its final ruling, and it appears these $250 testing fees are here to stay for people convicted of drunk driving. Why was the TBI charging and collecting fees for DUI testing? Back in 2008, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) was facing major budget cuts and [...]
If you are charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you need legal help – fast. Tennessee drivers should consult with an experienced DUI lawyer as soon as possible. There are often defenses. Many times, a fair plea agreement can be negotiated. A conviction for just one offense includes many direct costs and numerous hidden costs. The costs for subsequent convictions can be staggering. According to BACtrack.com, a DUI website, the high cost [...]
An arrest for DUI in Knoxville can be frightening for many reasons. You may have had a drink or two and felt you were okay to drive. You may have had an accident or were pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence. No matter what the circumstance, it happened. Likely you submitted to breath or blood testing to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC). What you may not be aware of is that there [...]
St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2018, is a day for celebration for Irish communities throughout the world including Knoxville, Tennessee. Even the non-Irish celebrate by wearing green and eating corned-beef and cabbage. For many, it’s also a day of parades and drinking. As with all drinking, there’s no problem if you don’t get behind the wheel. Drivers who do drive after consuming a few beers, an apple martini, Green Guinness, some whiskey, or other intoxicating liquors [...]
According to the NHTSA almost 90 people lose their lives each day and more than 250 are injured every hour due to the many factors that contribute to car crashes in the United States including speeding, drunk driving and other factors. Younger, less experienced male drivers (age 16-24) are the ones most likely to speed than female drivers in the same age group. Auto accidents caused by a speeding driver are more likely to occur on [...]
If we can, we’d like to take a minute to express our utter joy and our heartfelt congratulations to attorneys Scott Jones, Mandy Hancock and Chris Beavers on being named to CityView Magazine’s Top Attorneys in 2014 list! We’re incredibly proud of our colleagues – but if you’ll permit us to brag a little bit, we’re not very surprised that they won. Scott, Mandy and Chris bring such passion and vigor to the courtroom and to [...]
