Many people think that impaired driving is always due to alcohol consumption. In some cases, the impairing substance is a drug. This doesn’t necessarily mean an illegal substance; it can also mean a prescription or over-the-counter medication. The key here is that a...
When a police officer thinks your driving is suspicious, they can pull you over to ask questions and screen you for signs of impairment. If your answers or the way that you speak reinforces their suspicion, they may ask you to perform a field sobriety test followed by...
This time of year is a great time to get out on the water or spend time with those you care about. If you head out to a lake or river for the day, you might bring along a few alcoholic drinks and snacks, food for grilling or other items. Remember, if you do plan to...
During 2020, the governor of Tennessee took action to alleviate some of the stress on restaurants and bars in the area by allowing them to serve alcohol with carry-out orders. The initiative was such a success that state lawmakers decided to keep the plan in place for...
Alcohol is a great way to relax after a long and stressful week at work, and it helps people to loosen up socially. However, alcohol, like other drugs, is a depressant and it's addictive. While it may help you to relax in the moment, you may wake up with a terrible...
This New Year’s Eve, many people in Tennessee will be drinking champagne or other alcoholic beverages. If you decide to drive after your New Year’s toast, though, you might get pulled over for a DUI. Law enforcement officers are especially alert around the holidays...
In Tennessee, you are legally intoxicated if you have a blood alcohol level of at least 0.08. However, you may experience some level of impairment after consuming just a single drink. Therefore, drivers may be charged with drunk or impaired driving regardless of what...
No one wants to deal with a criminal charge for DUI, and especially in the state of Tennessee. State courts consider all cases of impaired driving as very serious legal matters, including when the cited defendant is a police officer themselves. This is actually the...
A Tennessee man is facing DUI charges after crashing his SUV on the afternoon of March 23 while allegedly impaired by a prescription sedative. The 41-year-old Montgomery County resident’s bond has been set at $100,000. A records check reveals that he has been...
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....
