In the state of Tennessee, you are considered legally intoxicated if your blood alcohol level is .08% or higher. If you are under the age of 21, you could be charged with DUI if your blood alcohol level is .02% or higher. The penalties for driving while under the...

Behaviors with perfectly reasonable (legal) explanations can lead officers to think someone is driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs. When an officer suspects impairment, they typically initiate a traffic stop. They pull someone over and talk to them...

A legal source addressing drunk driving makes a preliminary and notable point. It stresses that “driving under the influence DUI) charges do not discriminate.” Motorists across East Tennessee and North Georgia daily find that out. Candidly, law enforcers motivated to...

Law enforcement agencies in Tennessee are vigilant about the dangers of drunk driving all year long. But the final three months of the calendar year are typically a period of extra focus and more stringent enforcement of DUI laws. The “holiday season” now starts...

It is midnight, the phone rings, and on the other end is your teenager. They are safe but currently at the police station after officers arrested them for driving under the influence (DUI). Your teen now faces a serious charge that may have repercussions throughout...

When facing criminal charges involving driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you are facing the possibility of serious penalties. From time behind bars to loss of your driving privileges, there are many things at stake for you. With your future in question,...

Being arrested on a DUI charge can bring your life to a perceived halt. It’s true; a DUI can have significant consequences for your future. But remember, an arrest is not a conviction—and defense is possible. Even if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test was...