Category: Drunk Driving Charges
Tennessee man accused of drunk driving to appear in court again
An allegedly inebriated driver, who police say crashed his sport utility vehicle directly into an apartment residence community, will return to the courtroom on Monday, Oct. 22. The Tennessee man will face multiple charges relating to the incident, which caused personal injury to several victims who were in and around the apartment complex at the
Tennessee man in jail on drunk driving conviction seeks parole
A man who had a few drinks on his way home from work in 2009 is requesting parole to be released from prison. On a Friday after work, the man crashed his pickup truck, resulting in a tragic accident that killed a motorcyclist. He was sentenced to jail for a drunk driving conviction. Now, several years later,
Tennessee woman facing drunk driving charges after crash
Most Tennessee residents are probably aware of the dangers of drunk driving. However, not all residents may think of the repercussions before getting behind the wheel. Others may not realize they are legally intoxicated after just a drink or two. A woman who recently crashed her car is now facing drunk driving charges. A teenage boy, identified
Tennessee woman arrested for second drunk driving offense
The mistake of driving under the influence is one that an unfortunate number of Tennessee residents make. Some become part of such a situation one time and learn from their choices, while others may face multiple drunk driving charges before understanding the seriousness of their decision to drink and drive. More severe punishment also comes with repeat
Drunk driving charge brought against man after 2-car collision
Although a person may be driving under the influence that does not necessarily mean that the violator is responsible for a car accident that may have occurred. On Sept. 19 the Tennessee Highway Patrol arrested a 19-year-old man for drunk driving and underage consumption. They had been called to an accident at the intersection of Lafayette Road
Tennessee police arrest woman for drunk driving
A 28-year-old woman is facing several vehicular charges. She has been charged with violation of the due care law and drunk driving. The arrest came about after she had slammed her car into an official utility vehicle. The woman was held on a $2,000 bond in a Tennessee jail. According to authorities, the accident occurred in
Tennessee man was charged with drunk driving after fatal accident
Alcohol use is a major part of American society. Though it is found acceptable and even enjoyable by some, driving under the influence is a modern taboo. Drunk driving is sometimes the cause of an accident, but a crash can also be just a mistake. Unfortunately, a car accident killed a woman in Tennessee, and
Tennessee man charged with drunk driving for third time
Alcohol has been part of the United States for many years, and continues to be prominent in current society. In moderation, the majority of the public find it acceptable, but when used too much it can be followed by very dangerous situations and actions. Even if the person thinks they are fine, the law may
Are Tennessee laws followed in drunk driving stop?
The release of a video by a man stopped at a DUI checkpoint has raised some concerns by citizens. A Tennessee college student recorded a drunk driving stop that was being conducted by a local Sheriff’s Department where he claims his Constitutional rights were violated. After six days, the Sheriff’s department responded that they believe that their
Do ‘no refusal’ drunk driving checkpoints lower fatalities?
Drunk driving is a big problem for everyone on the roads. It is a massive danger for not only the drunk driver themselves, but also for everyone else on their daily journeys. Holiday periods in the United States are usually celebrated by everyone. Here in Tennessee, as elsewhere, there are usually a significant number of drunk