Drunk driving is illegal in all states, of course. What many people do not realize is that being drunk and disorderly in a public place can be a crime. If you have been accused of public intoxication in Tennessee, it is vital that you take the time to fully understand...
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Chattanooga man accused of riding a horse while drunk
It isn’t often that any of us gets to make national news, but that’s exactly what a Chattanooga man did a couple of days ago. Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested the man on Dallas Hollow Road after he allegedly rode a horse while...
The consequences of a first offense DUI in Tennessee
If you are facing DUI charges for the first time, you are likely worried about the consequences. Below are three common questions that arise when a person is facing a DUI charge for the first time. What counts as a first-offense DUI in Tennessee? Surprisingly, you may...
Tennessee cop’s career threatened by DUI arrest
He was smiling at the time the Tennessee Highway Patrol took his mugshot, but it seems likely that the police officer who lives about three hours northeast of Chattanooga was less amused after he thought about the legal problems he faces after his arrest. The...
Tennessee woman faces DUI charge after wrong-way interstate crash
Physics is not in favor of a person in a passenger vehicle that crashes with an 18-wheeler. So when a Tennessee woman recently walked away from a wrong-way collision with a tractor-trailer on an interstate highway, she undoubtedly defied physics and all odds. Her good...
Chattanooga police ready for DUI drivers on the Fourth
It is the holiday on which America celebrates its birthday. Across Chattanooga, July 4th is filled every year with fireworks, family, friends, picnics and patriotic symbols. Unfortunately, it is also a holiday filled with drunk driving arrests across Tennessee. If you...
Survey: drivers don’t think they’ll be busted for driving high
According to a recent poll by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the vast majority of Americans think it is unlikely that drivers will get caught driving while high on weed. Nearly 70 percent of respondents said they think it’s unlikely that drivers will get...
Tennessee trucker faces potentially harsh DUI punishments
Everyone understands that Tennessee has some of the toughest DUI laws in the nation. If you or someone you love is facing a drunk driving charge, the best thing to do is to contact an attorney who knows the law and understands how to protect rights, driver’s...
Can diabetes be a legitimate defense against a DUI?
Type 1 and type 2 diabetes can have far-reaching consequences on the way you live. It can affect your energy levels, appetite and general well-being. If you have been accused of driving under the influence of alcohol, you may consider it unlikely that your diabetes...
Tennessee schools director arrested for DUI
If you drive northwest of Chattanooga for about 180 miles, you will come to Clarksville, where an educator is struggling with a serious legal problem. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the Stewart County director of schools has been arrested and charged with...