Tennessee man could face punishments after wreck
It has been preached to kids from the time they are little — don’t drink and drive. While most people don’t set out to break the law, human nature sometimes leads to less than positive decisions. Being arrested for a DUI is one thing, but facing a DUI along with a vehicular assault accusation is
Alleged drunk driving at the center of a car dragging incident
Typically, when most Tennessee drivers get behind the wheel, they practice safe driving practices. However, there are times when drivers make mistakes that can potentially lead to an accident. One mistake that some drivers make is drunk driving, which can be both financially and emotionally costly. A recent incident was reportedly the result of drunk
Reliable Hearsay is Permitted in a Sentencing Proceeding
‘Hearsay’ is an evidentiary term usually referring to an assertion of fact made outside of court which a party attempts to introduce as evidence in court to prove the truth the assertion. The federal rules of evidence and the rules of evidence of each state have their specific definitions of what hearsay is, and when
Tennessee woman faces drunk driving charge
When a person is arrested and charged with drunk driving, he or she naturally may be fearful about the consequences of possibly being convicted. In Tennessee, an accused individual has the right to pursue a defense in a drunk driving case, seeking an outcome that is in his or her best interests. One woman is
Exemption of Detective from Sequestration Rule Affirmed
In criminal trials, witness sequestration refers to excluding people who plan to testify from the courtroom while other witnesses are testifying. The purpose of witness sequestration is to prevent a witness’ testimony from being influenced by the testimony of other witnesses. The rule is not absolute, of course. The defendant in a case has the
Tennessee driver faces drunk driving charges
Getting arrested on charges of driving under the influence, or DUI, can cause embarrassment and anxiety. An accused individual may worry about the consequences of being convicted, and he or she also might worry about his or her reputation in the community. One man in Tennessee is currently facing this situation after recently being arrested
Failure to move over ends in drunk driving arrest
The flashing lights and blaring sirens of a police car can be intimidating. It is easy for an individual to become startled and do the wrong thing in this instance. Recently, a Tennessee woman was in front of a police car that was actually on its way to an accident scene. Perhaps in a panic
Community Care Taking Not a Substitute for a Warrant in Tennessee
Another ‘community care taking’ case has recently been addressed by the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals. ‘Community care taking’ generally refers to the role of law enforcement authorities in checking on the welfare of people who may be distressed. In many jurisdictions, it is one of the recognized exceptions to the general requirement that a
Tennessee man charged with vehicular homicide admitted drinking
A Tennessee driver was involved in a pedestrian vs. car accident at approximately 11 p.m. on April 16. The pedestrian went through the vehicle’s windshield following the initial impact. The pedestrian did not survive, and officers claim that the driver was impaired. The driver is being charged with vehicular homicide. The pedestrian and his fiance were
Court Rejects Community Care Taking Argument and Excludes Evidence
‘Community care taking’ is a form of consensual encounter with a law enforcement officer who may initiate the encounter in looking out for public safety and welfare. When a community care taking encounter is considered consensual, it does not a require a warrant, probable cause, or reasonable suspicion. Yet legal disputes about the nature of