Category: Drunk Driving Charges

Over the holiday weekend, Tennessee law enforcement officials arrested several people for intoxicated or drugged driving. As is common over many holiday weekends, police officers were out in increased numbers to patrol the roads and discourage drunk driving. After the weekend was over, it was learned that there were almost as many people arrested for

A Tennessee driver finds himself in serious legal trouble after he is said to have fled from a traffic stop. The man has been charged with drunk driving and felony counts of evading arrest. According to his criminal records, this is his third DUI charge and the fourth time he has been charged with driving with a revoked

Tennessee lawmakers have recently passed legislation that will bring stricter penalties for those who have been convicted of driving under the influence. According to the new laws, a judge will order those convicted of drunk driving to have an ignition interlock device installed in their vehicles. In the past, only certain people convicted of DUI were required to have these

Any time a driver is arrested and charged with a crime, even a seemingly minor one, it is important to take the matter seriously. Criminal charges of any kind can have an impact on a driver’s future, making it important to properly defend oneself against any charge. This includes a first-time drunk driving charge, which,

Recently, Tennessee lawmakers voted to increase the severity of penalties associated with DUI. The plan includes initiatives to increase the consequences for people who have been convicted of drunk driving six times or more. Interestingly, the new plan also intends to ease the penalties for people who are convicted of repeated drug possession. According to the lawmaker

Tennessee has some of the strictest penalties for drunk driving in the nation. Drivers must be vigilant to protect their rights in the event that they are ever pulled over for suspected drunk driving. In some cases, passing a sobriety test can still result in a drunk driving charge. One driver, who is now facing a trial for

A Tennessee driver finds himself in serious legal trouble after he is said to have fled from a traffic stop. The man has been charged with drunk driving and felony counts of evading arrest. According to his criminal records, this is his third DUI charge and the fourth time he has been charged with driving with a revoked

If you have been charged with a DUI for the first time, you may assume that your legal situation is relatively minor. While the penalties for a first-time drunk driving offense may be less severe than a felony or multiple DUI charge, it is important to act wisely about the potential consequences. Tennessee laws are strict,

According to Tennessee law enforcement, a police officer is recovering after an accident involving an alleged drunk driver. The injured officer was hit by a moving vehicle after he arrived on the scene of another crash in order to offer assistance to other emergency workers on the scene. Trying to clear the roads, he was

The moment a Tennessee driver is arrested for drunk driving, it is important to take immediate action to properly confront the charges. Through careful examination, a lawyer with experience in defending against drunk driving charges can determine what legal and factual issues exist with the prosecution’s case. An aggressive defense should begin as soon as possible