Man arrested for drunk driving while paying previous DUI fine
In Greeneville, Tennessee, a man was arrested for drunk driving while he was actually at the courthouse to pay a fine for a previous DUI. The man, previously convicted of DUI, appeared at the building to pay fines associated with the drunk driving conviction. According to law enforcement, the man was allegedly showing signs of intoxication, which
Were you arrested after a failed sobriety test?
Field sobriety tests are commonly used by law enforcement officers to determine if a driver is likely under the influence or drugs or alcohol and should be tested further. Despite their commonality, the results of these tests could be misinterpreted by a police officer. If you believe that your rights were violated during the administration
Vehicular homicide charge filed against Tennessee driver
A Tennessee man is facing serious legal trouble after a car accident claimed the life of another driver. Law enforcement alleges that drugs may have played a role in the crash, and the man has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide. The defendant turned himself into authorities after an arrest warrant was put out. The defendant was
Tennessee firefighter arrested for drunk driving
A Tennessee fire fighter has been arrested for DUI over the weekend. He was also placed on administrative leave by authorities after his arrest. He was pulled over for suspected drunk driving because he was crossing lanes, but his vehicle also had expired plates. According to the report of the traffic stop, the officer smelled alcohol in the vehicle. The
Tennessee man faces vehicular homicide charges
A Tennessee man is facing serious legal trouble after a car accident resulted in the death of a passenger. The fatal one-car crash occurred as the vehicle was headed east on Interstate 240 when it hit the front right side of the guardrail. The vehicle subsequently hit a guardrail on the other side of the roadway
“No refusal” campaign hoped to curb drunk driving
Tennessee law enforcement is launching a new campaign to curb drunk driving and make the roads safer over the holiday weekend. The holiday season is a time of year when drunk driving is more common, and the “no refusal” campaign was launched as a way to promote sober driving. As a result of this campaign, drivers can
Are DUI Checkpoints Legal?
New Year’s Eve is a time when many law enforcement departments set up DUI checkpoints. Are these checkpoints legal in Tennessee? If so, what can you do to protect yourself if you are pulled over? Unfortunately, DUI checkpoints are legal under rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court and the Tennessee Supreme Court. However, what the officer
Authorities to crack down on drunk driving over the holidays
The holiday season is a joyous time of year, but it can also lead to unwise decisions regarding drinking and driving. In order to effectively monitor the behavior of drivers, many law enforcement agencies are increasing patrols during the the holidays. Tennessee drivers who are pulled over as a result of a sobriety checkpoint or
Bus driver charged with drunk driving while transporting children
A Tennessee bus driver is facing charges of drunk driving and reckless endangerment of 56 children. He was charged with drunk driving after he reportedly failed a sobriety test at a checkpoint, and law enforcement apparently found a vodka bottle in the bus. The bus was on the way to a football game at the time the
Charged with drunk driving? Protect your rights.
Have you been charged with drunk driving? While this is a serious criminal offense, you still have certain rights that must be recognized. With the right legal help, it is possible for you to confront drunk driving charges and seek a positive outcome. Tennessee has some of the strictest DUI laws in the country, and