If you’ve ever been out drinking in Tennessee, you may have wondered what could happen if you get too drunk and wind up causing a disturbance. In this blog post, we’ll discuss public intoxication laws in Tennessee, and provide some tips on how to handle yourself around police if you’re potentially facing public intoxication charges. …
It has become more important than ever to know what your rights are when you are pulled over by law enforcement. Implied consent laws state that by driving on Tennessee roads, you have implicitly agreed to submit to a breathalyzer test or other chemical test if asked by a police officer. However, an officer cannot …
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If your child has been arrested, the first step to protect your child’s rights and ensure that their juvenile criminal charge does not have any long term impact on their life is to hire a juvenile criminal defense lawyer. Our attorneys understand that the thought of your child facing criminal charges is inevitably terrifying and …
In evaluating a DUI case, it is important that an attorney be familiar with several medical conditions that can mimic impairment and lead to false arrests, or provide a defense to a DUI charge. The most common of these are diabetes, hypoglycemia, sleep apnea, and heart conditions. When combined with alcohol consumption (or in some …
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If your child has been accused of a crime, you may be wondering if they can be tried as an adult. This is a difficult and scary time for any parent, but it is important to understand the facts before making decisions about your child’s future. Read on to learn more about how juvenile delinquents …
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How much will the at-fault driver’s insurance pay me for the wreck and my severe injuries? The answer is different in every single case. As such, it is imperative that you hire a personal injury attorney to represent your interests to ensure that you do not settle your case for less money than your case is …
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You’re at an evening social gathering, having a nice time. You’ve had a few drinks, but you still feel completely in control of your faculties. You decide to leave the party and head home in your vehicle. As you turn the corner not far from the house, you see flashing police lights coming up the …
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In Tennessee, it is possible for those who have been charged with certain criminal offenses to have the record of those crimes erased, or expunged. While certain records, like files at the prosecutor’s office and some police records won’t be destroyed, all public records of the charge will be destroyed. Not all offenses can be …
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We’ve all had momentary lapses in judgement or made uncharacteristic mistakes. In most cases, we learn from these mistakes and move on with our lives without any major repercussions. This is not, however, always true, for first time DUI offenders, who may find themselves facing serious charges. Fortunately, those who find themselves in this situation …
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The state of Tennessee takes drunk driving offenses seriously, and DUI arrests are on the rise. In fact, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), DUI arrests rose by a worrying 3.03% between 2020 and 2021. The DUI penalties in Tennessee can be severe. In the worst-case scenario, you could lose your driving license …
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