Being pulled over by law enforcement under suspicion of driving under the influence, also known as a DUI, can be a nerve-wracking experience. Knowing how to respond calmly in such a situation is important. It is helpful to understand the steps you should take if you...
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Drunk Driving
Possible defense options after failing a breath test
Many motorists assume that a failed breath test means an automatic conviction for driving under the influence, so they do not even try to defend themselves. But even if your breath test reads over the legal limit, there are options for fighting the charges. The first...
How the number of drunk-driving crashes fell in Utah
Statistics from a state that instituted stricter drunk driving laws seem to indicate that a similar law change in other states could benefit the public. How could stricter drunk driver laws keep people safer? Utah changed its legal limit In almost every state in the...
How officers in Tennessee test for intoxicated driving
Imagine a police officer in Tennessee suspects you are driving while intoxicated. After you step out of your vehicle, the officer will likely instruct you to perform three roadside tests. Knowing what to expect during these exams may help you perform them better....
Potential penalties for violating implied consent laws
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...
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...
Chattanooga police launch ‘Booze It and Lose It’ DUI enforcement campaign
The upcoming Labor Day holiday means that summer is nearly over in the Chattanooga area. It also means that local police are pursuing DUI arrests even more aggressively than usual. The Chattanooga Police Department says it is working with the Tennessee Highway Safety...
Study shows mass use of in-vehicle sobriety tests could save lives
Road safety has long been pushed in driver’s ed classes, public service announcements and has been in the mouth of every concerned parent as they watch their newly licensed teen take to the road. And while many drivers turn their keys in the ignition with a focused...
Driving to see fireworks on the Fourth
The coronavirus pandemic continues to force changes on all of us. The latest is the cancellation of the annual Fourth of July fireworks display here in Chattanooga. Fortunately, there will be traditional fireworks displays across the area, including in Athens (they’re...
The danger of driving while using prescription drugs
Here is the scenario: you were not drinking, but police pulled you over and arrested you for DUI. Your doctor prescribed a new drug last week and, like a good patient, you took it. You did not realize you should not be driving while on your new prescription. Should...