STANDING UP FOR YOU WITH SKILLED ADVOCACY

In most cases, yes. However, there are some situations where you might be denied a restricted license. What is a restricted license? After a DUI conviction in Tennessee, your driver’s license will be revoked for a period of time. If this was your first alcohol or drug-related offense, your license will be revoked for a

A DUI charge in Tennessee carries harsh penalties for any driver but is especially harmful for truck drivers who rely upon their commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) to make a living. If you drive an 18-wheeler for your job, you don’t want to be caught unaware of special DUI/DWI laws that apply to you. Lower BAC

Not having a driver’s license can be far more problematic than people realize. Not only can you have trouble getting to work and picking up your kids, you can also be seriously limited in when you can run errands, go to the doctor and meet friends out for dinner. You may be able to rely

Ignorance of the law is no defense. That is something any experienced attorney will tell you. Because laws vary from state to state, it is possible that you could face consequences you never anticipated if you are charged and convicted of driving under the influence. If you broke the law, you will have to deal

While a DUI conviction may not land a person in jail for year and years, it can most certainly mean he or she has limited driving rights. Even a first-time drunk driving offense can lead to the temporary loss of one’s driver’s license. “No driving for you” as a punishment might sound like a simple sort of

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

Driving is a privilege not a right. That’s a message that gets highlighted in very stark ways when someone is accused and convicted in Tennessee of driving under the influence. And as we’ve noted before on this blog, it doesn’t matter if the allegation involves drinking alcohol, using illegal drugs or taking over-the-counter medication. A

Underage drinking is illegal in Tennessee. So is underage drinking and driving. The reason there are laws on the books that specifically address these issues is because we all know that there are instances when violations happen. Police in Chattanooga and elsewhere across the state have a lot of incentive to bring charges and obtain

It might not sound quite as bad as being arrested, but being presented with a citation in lieu of arrest is something that should be taken seriously. If you have received one, you should be contacting an experienced attorney to understand what to expect from the legal system and what your options may be. For

There are plenty of situations that can lead to a person having a driver’s license revoked. As we noted in a post in January, a first-time charge of driving under the influence can result in steep fines and significant jail time. And then there’s the separate process under which the Tennessee Department of Safety revokes your