Being arrested on suspicion of criminal activity such as drunk driving can be a very scary event for Tennessee residents. Many situations can factor into a person’s ability to drive properly or to pass a field sobriety test. Failing these tests does not...
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A look at domestic violence laws in Tennessee
Tennessee residents who find themselves accused of domestic violence by a spouse, partner or relative may understandably feel scared. These types of accusations can lead to serious charges and knowing how to respond is important. The laws in Tennessee are strict and...
Understanding DUI vehicular assault and homicide charges
Most people in Tennessee know that a drunk driving conviction may result in a variety of penalties including jail time, loss of driving privileges and fines. However, there are some charges that can result in DUI cases in which other people are injured or die. If you...
What is Tennessee’s sex offender registry program?
If you have been charged with a sex crime in Tennessee, you will no doubt have many questions about how the criminal defense process works. You will also likely want to know what consequences you may face if you are ultimately convicted of a sex crime. The specific...
Tennessee seeks drunk driving conviction sharing
Among the potential consequences that a Tennessee resident arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired may face is the installation of an ignition interlock device. An IID is used as an attempt to prevent repeat offenses by persons convicted of drunk driving...
Examining the different forms of release under Tennessee law
While most people understandably believe that a conviction on any type of criminal charges will automatically require them to serve a full sentence behind bars, this isn't always the reality. Indeed, the law here in Tennessee provides for several different types of...
Decision expands law enforcement’s DUI enforcement capabilities
While most of us go out of our way to be safe drivers, the reality is that we are not immune to minor mistakes behind the wheel. Indeed, even the most cautious among us will occasionally exceed the posted speed limit or go before their turn at a four-way stop. Even...
Nearly half of those in federal prisons have drug-based sentences
The "War on Drugs" has been going on for decades, and it has changed the prison population significantly. It's been reported that almost half of the people in federal prisons are there due to drug charges. The official total, according to the statistics kept by the...
Are further domestic violence-related firearm restrictions on the way?
It may come as a surprise to many people to learn that Tennessee has some of the strictest laws in the nation when it comes to the possession or purchase of firearms by those individuals convicted of domestic violence charges. However, recent reports indicate that...
How a rare medical condition resulted in a DUI arrest – II
A few weeks back, our blog began discussing a fascinating story concerning a woman from Upstate New York who was arrested for driving under the influence and found to have an astounding blood alcohol content of 0.33 despite the fact that she had consumed only four...