On behalf of Law Office of J. Patrick Henry | Mar 16, 2020 | dui
Motorists suspected of driving under the influence must submit to a breath test when a law enforcement official requests one. When a member of the Tennessee highway patrol observes a motorist violating a standard traffic law, the officer may initiate a traffic stop....
On behalf of Law Office of J. Patrick Henry | Mar 5, 2020 | dui
When you go out with a group of your friends in Tennessee for a fun night of drinking and celebrating, one of the most important things you can do is choose a designated driver before you leave. This person is expected to stay sober enough to drive everyone home at...
On behalf of Law Office of J. Patrick Henry | Mar 5, 2020 | dui
Driving under the influence is a serious crime not only in Tennessee but in every state. Therefore, within the law, there are statutes on blood alcohol content limits. If you fail to follow these laws at any time, it may result in fines, revocation of your license, or...
On behalf of Law Office of J. Patrick Henry | Mar 5, 2020 | dui
The legal drinking age is 21, and anyone who law enforcement catches buying or consuming alcohol under that age will face possible prosecution. With that said, it becomes an even more serious crime for someone under age to drink and drive. This is why the penalties in...
On behalf of Law Office of J. Patrick Henry | Mar 5, 2020 | dui
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs creates an impairment that makes it difficult for you to make proper judgements and could delay your reactions. This is why drunk driving accidents happen so easily and why law enforcement works diligently to stop drunk...
On behalf of Law Office of J. Patrick Henry | Mar 5, 2020 | dui
Many states use ignition interlocks to help cut down on repeat drunk driving offenses, and Tennessee is one of those states. An ignition interlock device requires a driver to pass a breathalyzer test before he or she can start the vehicle. If you have a device on your...
On behalf of Law Office of J. Patrick Henry | Mar 5, 2020 | dui
Every year there is a focus by law enforcement to stop drunk driving. However, despite their best efforts, drunk driving accidents still occur, and the news is not good in Tennessee. According to News Channel 9, from 2016 to 2017, per 100,000 residents, the state had...
On behalf of Law Office of J. Patrick Henry | Mar 5, 2020 | dui
In addition to the stiffer punishments enacted by the Tennessee legislature for repeat DUI offenses in 2019, an online registry may be the next penalty enhancement. As reported by 1057 News, repeat DUI offenders may find themselves on a publicly accessible website...
On behalf of Law Office of J. Patrick Henry | Mar 5, 2020 | dui
Being arrested on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can be scary. Tennessee law carries stiff penalties for DUI, especially if you are a minor or if you have injured someone while driving impaired. What is even more frightening is being...
On behalf of Law Office of J. Patrick Henry | Mar 5, 2020 | dui
Tennessee residents seem to be getting the message about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. According to figures released by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the state saw fewer...
