If a Tennessee police officer suspects that you are driving while impaired, the officer may ask you to submit to a breath-alcohol test. While you are not obligated to comply with the request, there can be negative consequences for failing to do so. Let's take a closer...
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How a domestic abuse charge could affect your life
Domestic abuse cases seem to be climbing throughout the United States. In Tennessee’s Knox County, authorities say domestic violence cases have been on the rise there since the COVID-19 pandemic. Knox County law enforcement officials report they now receive 911 calls...
What to expect when appealing a criminal conviction
There are a host of reasons why someone may be wrongly convicted. Regardless of the criminal offense they were accused of committing, many different factors can play a role in an unjust conviction or unfair ruling. These can include: Insufficient evidence A mistake...
What are possible defenses against DUI charges?
A conviction from DUI charges is a serious matter that can greatly impact your life and how you live it. A conviction can cost you your job or future employment, your license, or your freedom. Despite what is at stake in these charges, not many people know how to...
Study: Young Black men more likely to be arrested for misdemeanors
Regular readers of our Chattanooga Criminal Law Blog might remember a July post in which we wrote about an ACLU study that showed wide racial disparities across the nation in marijuana arrests. We recently learned of a new criminal justice study with similarly...
Approaching the criminal appeals process
There are a host of reasons why someone may be wrongly sentenced to prison or hit with consequences that are without merit. Regardless of the criminal offense they were accused of committing, many different factors can play a role in an unjust conviction or unfair...
The deadly risks of trying to outrace trains
Countless movies of all genres depict car chases that see drivers racing across railroad tracks, escaping a crash with the oncoming train by a split second. The main characters look behind them, marveling that they survived the near-death experience. In the real...
Does speeding save time?
“I was running late” is probably the most common excuse drivers give when they are caught speeding. Someone has somewhere to be, they don’t think they’re going to make it, so they drive as fast as possible to try to save time. This is dangerous. If a rushing driver...
How serious is a shoplifting charge?
Shoplifting is one of the more common criminal charges we see. A store owner may think they observe something suspicious and call the police. This can lead to a big disruption for the person being accused of wrongdoing. Being charged with something does not mean you...
Open roads resulted in bad driving
Lockdowns to stem the spread of coronavirus brought a variety of reactions and responses. Some predicted an economic collapse. Others were steadfast in obeying every government-issued order. Those who lean more optimistic reveled in the idea that traffic jams...
