Testing the tests: blood sample fermentation as a DUI defense
Being taken into custody after an accident and having your blood sampled for possible DUI charges will naturally make you feel helpless, even if you’re sure you weren’t intoxicated — but the outcome of the blood test is not always the final word in the story. In a Vermont criminal DUI case currently moving through
MADD in Court
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (“MADD”) was created with a noble purpose “to reduce the number of deaths, injuries and accidents caused by drunk drivers”. No one could or can argue against that objective and MADD has evolved into a strong force in Congress and state legislature so that every politician is afraid to deny their
Drivers try to prevent DUI arrests with personal breath tests
What is in your glove compartment? Perhaps you have a pack of gum in there. Maybe you have some gloves, a checkbook, a pair of sunglasses and various writing utensils. If you are like a growing number of motorists, you might have something a bit more interesting: a breathalyzer test. When an officer makes a
Did Tennessee officer’s ‘discretion’ go too far in DUI arrest?
There are certain circumstances that lead to more severe DUI-related charges. A crash can make a charge more serious. And so can a pregnancy, according to a recent Tennessee DUI arrest. On Sunday morning a woman got into a single-car accident. When authorities arrived to the scene, they learned some information that apparently upped the ante
Out of State DUI Convictions
Many drivers erroneously believe that an out-of-state D.U.I. conviction will not adversely affect their driving privileges in Tennessee. This unfortunately is incorrect for several reasons. For one, Tennessee has a statute which states that conviction in another state for D.U.I. which has a ‘similar’ D.U.I. statute can be used to revoke driving privileges in Tennessee.
Distracted Driving
The latest tactic promoted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in its campaign “to save lives and cut down on traffic accidents” — and possibly get an increase in its $931,000,000 yearly budget (FY 2013) from Congress and to give Tennessee $16,500,00.00 under the Governor’s Highway Safety Office — is its emphasis on
New Year still ahead, Tennessee police up to old DWI tricks
The gifts have all been opened, the sweets over-consumed and perhaps some eggnog enjoyed. The holiday season isn’t over yet. And Tennessee law enforcement is all too aware of that. Though the roads may no longer be filled with Christmas travelers, the roads will still be filled with various patrols and DWI traps. A Knoxville
Random alcohol testing in the Marine Corps
In an effort to reduce on-duty drunkenness, the Marine Corps established a twice annual random breath test for blood alcohol levels. All ranks will participate in this screening. The Corps concluded that alcohol abuse factors into many societal problems among Marines, on- or off-duty. Some marines consider two or three six-packs to be social drinking. The screening
Will Tennessee adopt strict DUI ignition interlock rule?
The NTSB recently studied what are some of the nation’s most dangerous accidents: wrong-way crashes. Research shows that sort of accident is the most likely to be fatal. Also, wrong-way accidents are often the result of drunk drivers. Specifically, the NTSB reports that almost 70 percent of such accidents are DUI-related. Combating the trend of
New program is another reason to fear DUI arrest this season
Whether you love it or hate it, President Obama is still in office. And one thing he has done during his continued presidency is addressed drunk driving. MADD reports that Obama has officially declared December national Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. Being that it is already common for police to target DUI suspects in