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Your financial life is at stake in a DUI case
When it comes to drunk driving charges, many people only see, and think about, the surface. They see the drunk driver and just think “oh, that person is guilty.” They think about the penalties the driver will face, and they think “well, they deserve it.” However, as with most issues in life, there is so
Alleged DUI accident leads to charges for woman
According to police, a fatality related to driving under the influence recently occurred in Tennessee. This alleged DUI fatality was one of a total of 41 collisions that took place during the Memorial holiday enforcement campaign of one police department in the state. The woman who died in this vehicle crash was 60 years old.
Man accused of DUI after found in parked running car
One man is facing charges of driving under the influence in Tennessee. The alleged DUI incident occurred on a recent Friday. According to police, the man was discovered slumped over his steering wheel in a running automobile. Police said they were called to one block of a road to check on the welfare of a
Detective faces drunk driving charges
Criminal charges have been filed against a police detective in Tennessee who is accused of drinking and driving. In light of his drunk driving charges, the detective was recently decommissioned from his police department. The man facing charges is 51 years old. According to police, the detective was not on duty at the time of his
DUI charges have serious consequences in Tennessee
When people are charged with driving under the influence, it is essential that they retain experienced criminal defense representation. This is because drunk driving charges are a grave matter that may lead to having a criminal record in the state of Tennessee. Those accused of DUI may also have their driver’s licenses suspended, have to
Driving is one place you want to score low
Aiming low is not a typical element of Tennessee culture. From the day we enter school, the focus is on scoring high. In nearly any sport (golf excluded) the goal is to get as many points as you can. If you are in business, success isn’t gauged by how little money you make. Where driving
What does it mean if I get sent to Tennessee DUI school?
It doesn’t take much to start a whole cascade of penalties when Chattanooga authorities suspect someone of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Even before a charge is filed or conviction obtained, there are consequences. To avoid or minimize the fallout from DUI-related charges, it’s crucial to speak with experienced legal counsel. It’s worth the
Blood for alcohol; spit for drugs: Challenging DUI tests
Police can’t say they don’t have support from lawmakers in their efforts to combat drunk or drugged driving. Legislatures in states across the country, including here in Tennessee, have passed laws that allow authorities to conduct scientific tests to try to prove when someone is actually under the influence of an impairing substance. As we
Memphis mayor seeks to help people clear expungement fee hurdle
Expungement of a conviction or sealing of a record is a handy legal tool if you can take advantage of it. Tennessee, like many states, has laws that allow for individuals with certain convictions to expunge information from their records. But the conditions under which the strategy can be used are pretty limited. It cannot
DUI conviction study concludes ignition interlocks save lives
If you face a charge of driving under the influence and convicted in Tennessee, it is not something to take lightly. The implications are many and the help of experienced legal representation is always advised. The law relating to this subject is complicated, laced with all sorts of fees and fines for various things; not the least