Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other drugs is an offense that can result in expensive fines and a jail term. In Tennessee, you may face a DUI charge if you drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or more. Additionally, you may be...
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You can be impaired without drinking alcohol
The fact that impaired driving is so often referred to as drunk driving is somewhat problematic. It is true that being drunk is a type of impairment, and it is likely the most common type of impairment that the police are going to find. But it is not the only way for...
Drunk driving charges: Was your traffic stop legal?
When the police pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving, they need legally valid reasons to do so. Otherwise, it may amount to an unlawful stop which is against your constitutional rights. Specifically, the Fourth Amendment protects you from unreasonable searches...
Are pocket breath tests the way to prevent a DUI charge?
The technology used to check someone's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) has improved over the decades since chemical testing first became commonplace. Testing devices are smaller and more reliable than they used to be, and they have also become far more affordable....
What should you say to the police during a DUI stop?
When you are stopped for driving under influence (DUI), there is a pretty good chance that your legal representative will not be there with you. You will have to figure out what to do and what to say on your own. This can be scary, to say the least. If you are like...
What you should know about electronic monitoring after a DUI
If you’re facing a first-time DUI and you’ve never been in trouble with the law, the thought of having to spend even a couple of nights behind bars can be understandably unsettling – maybe even terrifying. That’s why it’s important to know that there are other options...
Can a DUI Breathalyzer test be wrong?
If you’re stopped by the police and they ask you to take a Breathalyzer test, you may be frustrated that they’re going to test you for drunk driving. If you refuse, you could lose your license, so you probably agreed to take the test thinking that it would come back...
Does your gender impact your DUI odds?
If you're considering what the odds are that you're going to get a DUI, you may be wondering about all the different factors that play into this. Clearly, the most important factor is whether or not you choose to drink and drive, but that's certainly not the only...
Having a designated driver could save your life
When the weekend comes around, many people enjoy going out to the local pub or dance club with friends. It’s an opportunity to kick back, loosen up a little and enjoy plenty of laughter and wild stories with your best buddies. One conversation that many young adults...
Don’t let your teen become a prom-night statistic
Springtime in Tennessee means it is time for prom. Teens all over the region are preparing for this annual rite of passage. But prom night can bring more than pleasant memories of dining and dancing with dates and friends. It also heralds a rash of DUI charges and...