The state alcohol laws have been updated in Tennessee—at least for the next 24 months. According to a report from WVLT 8 Knoxville, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the state’s alcohol “to-go” bill into law. An extension of a temporary COVID-19 relief bill, the to-go law will allow carry-out alcohol and alcohol delivery on a …
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DUIs are among the most common criminal charges filed in Knoxville. There is no question: Authorities take drunk driving seriously. The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) reports that 246 DUI citations were issued by its officers in Knox County in 2018. Other drivers were arrested for intoxicated driving by the Knoxville Police Department or the Knox …
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Some of the most picturesque bodies of water in the US are located in East Tennessee, so residents and visitors alike enjoy a relatively long boating season touring Douglas Lake, the Cherokee Reservoir, Norman Lake, the Tennessee River, and many others. Surrounded by beauty and fun onboard activities, you might not pay too much attention …
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Everyone has different preferences and needs when it comes to getting around, but there is a good chance that you spend some time as a pedestrian sharing the road with motorized vehicles. As a result, the risk of pedestrian accidents is all around you as you cross an intersection, walk alongside a busy street, or …
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Traffic collisions are among the leading causes of serious injuries in our region. According to the Tennessee Department of Public Safety & Homeland Security, there are approximately 200,000 crashes reported in the state each year. After an accident, injured victims need a settlement that pays their medical bills, covers lost paychecks, and compensates pain and …
Tennessee takes drunk driving very seriously. According to data from the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), the law enforcement agency issues approximately 7,000 DUI citations each year. Local police departments make many thousands more DUI arrests. Even a first-time drunk driving offense can lead to serious criminal penalties. If you already have prior drunk driving convictions …
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Approximately 26 percent of all traffic fatalities in 2019 were caused by people driving under the influence of alcohol, and 290 people died. Given the amount of people that are killed every year by drunk driving, it is no surprise that insurance companies are hesitant to insure drivers with a prior DUI conviction. Tennessee does …
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The main difference between federal and state DUI charges is the land someone was driving on at the time. If a person was driving on state land, they will face state DUI charges, while anyone driving under the influence on federal land will face federal DUI charges. Federal DUI charges are much more serious and …
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Immediately after a car accident there are simple things that you can do to strengthen your insurance claim and potential lawsuit. You have one (1) year from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit in the state of Tennessee. If you were involved in a car accident in East Tennessee, including but not …
Barnes Law Firm Receives Unanimous, Not Guilty Jury Verdict for Their DUI Client in Knox County’s First Post-COVID Jury Trial On April 14, 2021, Barnes Law Firm attorneys Ed Holt and Brandon Fersten represented our client who was accused of driving under the influence (DUI) in the first Knox County criminal jury trial since Tennessee …
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