DUI Update

There have two remarkable events in DUI law in recent days. In the first, legislators asked the State Attorney General for an opinion on the constitutionality of a proposed law to prohibit alcohol sales to individuals who have been convicted of DUI. The other involved a ruling by the Tennessee Court of Appeals. It declared that it is unconstitutional for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to ...

Can Police Take My Blood Without a Warrant?

If you have ever been pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, you are probably aware that law enforcement officers are allowed to conduct a breath test to determine if your BAC levels are above the legal limit. This is not the only type of test that can be used to determine whether or not you have had too much to drink, however. Blood tests are another method for officers to determine whether ...

What to Do If Your Child Gets a DUI

Being arrested for driving under the influence can be a scary and uncertain time for anyone, but even more so for someone who is under the age of 21 at the time of their arrest. Every parent dreads getting a phone call from law enforcement saying their child has been apprehended, and this is particularly true in cases of driving under the influence, where the consequences will be particularly ...

Can I Drive After a DUI Conviction?

Whether or not you can drive after a DUI conviction depends upon the criteria specific to your conviction, and may vary from case to case. Penalties for a DUI in Tennessee are heavy. After a DUI conviction, you will likely face driver’s license suspension and additional criminal charges. Read below to see what criteria your DUI conviction falls under. Potential Court Requirements 1 st offense: ...

Reinstating Your Suspended License

When it comes to DUIs in Tennessee, there are two ways your license can get suspended: after refusing to take a chemical test during a DUI stop and after getting convicted of the crime. In both cases, there is still a chance to regain some – if not all – of your driving privileges. If your DUI charge is pending, the law still allows for a judge to order a DUI offender to only drive to and from ...

Is Buzzed Driving Legally Considered Drunk Driving?

It may be common knowledge that it is against the law to drive under the influence (DUI) of alcohol; however, the line between “buzzed” and “drunk” may not always be clear. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) recently released a campaign touting that “buzzed driving is drunk driving.” These public service announcements are aimed at increasing awareness, but they can also ...