After crashing in a Knoxville school’s parking lot, a woman was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. At the time of the accident, the woman was driving with two young children in her car, ages 7 and 10. The children were released into the custody of the school after their mother was arrested for drunk driving.

When Tennessee law enforcement officers arrived at the scene of the accident, the woman was allegedly showing signs of possible intoxication. It was said that she was not balancing well and had difficultly speaking clearly. The woman reported that she was on several types of medication and, according to the report, she failed a field sobriety test. After her arrest, a blood test was administered.

Despite the circumstances of her arrest, including the crash and the alleged failed sobriety test, the woman is still considered innocent in the eyes of the law. She has the right to a defense and the right to challenge any of the evidence presented against her by the prosecution. When charged with drunk driving, it is important for Tennessee defendants to confront these charges with an appropriate defense, even for a first-time DUI.

The penalties for a drunk driving conviction can be severe, ranging from fines to jail time. With the help of a knowledgeable legal ally, a defendant can sometimes seek reduced penalties or charges via a plea agreement or by going to trial. After an arrest for drunk driving, it is often wise to seek a complete case evaluation with a DUI defense lawyer in order to understand the appropriate approach for the specific situation.

Source: wrcbtv.com, “Woman charged with DUI after crashing in school parking lot – WRCBtv.com“, April 23, 2015