Month: November 2015
States challenged to find ways to test for drugged drivers
Medical marijuana is beginning to be accepted in more and more states. Not in Tennessee. In some states even recreational use of marijuana is now allowed. Not in Tennessee. If you are stopped and are suspected of driving impaired by marijuana, you could be arrested and charged. The movement toward legalization of marijuana means that
Test for line-crossing traffic stops now a little clearer
A few months ago, we made note that the Tennessee Supreme Court would be hearing a couple of cases involving motorists charged with driving under the influence. At issue in these cases is whether a single instance of a vehicle getting near to or crossing either the centerline or the fog line on a road
Once convicted, Tennessee DUI record never goes away
There’s a reason we don’t write too much under the Expungement category for this blog. It’s because under Tennessee law, expungement isn’t an option in drunk driving cases. It might be for some crimes, but even if the conviction is your first offense and a misdemeanor impaired driving charge, the law does not allow an
If I pass a breath test I’m off the hook, right?
For most Tennessee drivers, there are few things as scary as being pulled over by the police and being asked to submit to a breath test. If you’ve been drinking, even a little bit, you have no idea what the result might be. Even if you haven’t been drinking, if the device the officer uses