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New patch can measure alcohol levels in sweat
Tennessee motorists may be able to take advantage of an experimental device that can tell them if they have had too much to drink before getting behind the wheel of a car. A patch has been developed by researchers at the University of California, San Diego and funded by National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and
Naked driver charged with DUI accident in Tennessee
According to authorities, a naked man was charged with multiple offenses after allegedly causing an accident on Highway 111 on Sept. 30. The incident happened around 11:40 a.m. Officers with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office stated that they received numerous reports of a car driving erratically. Officers said that callers reported that a man had
Drugs surpass alcohol in fatal Tennessee DUI crashes
Both alcohol and drugs can impair someone’s ability to drive. However, there is a general perception that drinking leads to more accidents on U.S. roadways. Recent data from Tennessee Highway Patrol shows that drugs now account for more fatal car crashes than alcohol in the state. Drugged driving was a factor in 174 auto accident
Arm patch designed to detect alcohol levels and prevent DWI
Although a driving under the influence charge can have a devastating impact on a person’s life, Tennesse residents may be interested to learn that an Albuquerque company has developed a patch designed to detect alcohol levels through a person’s sweat. DermaTec created its ONUSBlue patch to help ensure that an intoxicated driver does not get
Saliva testing for evaluating THC levels
Tennessee motorists may be familiar with the widespread use of the Breathalyzer for testing individuals suspected of driving under the influence. However, there has not been much success with products developed for field testing related to suspected marijuana intoxication. Blood and urine testing has been most commonly used to identify THC in the system, but
How alcohol rules can cut down on teen drinking
According to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association in August 2016, young people in Tennessee and around the country whose parents have rules about alcohol consumption might be less likely to drink alcohol than those whose parents do not have rules. The study surveyed approximately 1,100 teenagers and young
Feds threaten funding loss if TN underage DUI law stands
“I mean, $60 million is a lot of money,” says Gov. Bill Haslam. He is right. To anyone, that amount sounds almost mythical. But how much is Tennessee’s right to set its own criminal laws worth? The National Highway Traffic Administration is threatening to withhold its federal funding from Tennessee because it doesn’t agree with
What more should you know about blood/breath tests in Tennessee?
The fact alone that we have spent at least three blog posts discussion Tennessee’s implied consent laws should tell you something: the law is complex, and an experienced DUI defense lawyer is important to have by your side when facing an arrest or charge. For now, here is some more advice about blood and breath
How can I use implied consent laws to benefit me?
One of the most complicated aspects of Tennessee’s DUI laws are the implied consent laws. Anyone who is investigated for suspicion of driving under the influence will come face to face with the question of whether to submit to certain chemical tests. Should you give a breath and or blood test if prompted by a
Our advice on how to avoid drunk driving charge, part 2
For many Tennessee drivers, any run-ins with the police or criminal justice system are anxiety-ridden experiences. Avoiding such contact and most definitely avoiding an arrest and charge are reasonable, understandable goals. This post continues the discussion of last week’s DUI post about how drivers can try to reduce the likelihood of a DUI arrest. Drive