Rising BAC in Tennessee DUI Cases: Can BAC Rise After a Stop?
When someone is arrested for DUI in Tennessee, the breath or blood test result often becomes one of the most important pieces of evidence in the case. But when that test is taken can be just as important as what the test says. Blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, changes over time. After a person drinks, […]
From Dinner With Your Children To A Minimum Of 32 Days In Jail
After a long week at work, you decide to celebrate the weekend with a nice dinner out with your family. At dinner, you consume a couple alcoholic beverages, enjoy some laughs and good conversation, begin your drive home, then you look back to see your child laughing when suddenly you observe blue lights behind your […]
Reasonable Suspicion vs Probable Cause in Tennessee Traffic Stops
A Tennessee traffic stop can begin with something that seems minor: drifting near the fog line, failing to signal, speeding, or having a brake light out. But once an officer turns on the blue lights, that brief roadside encounter can quickly become much more serious. A routine stop may lead to DUI questioning, field sobriety […]
Drug DUI vs. Alcohol DUI in Tennessee: What’s The Difference?
When most people hear the term “DUI,” they immediately think of alcohol. But in Tennessee, DUI charges are not limited to drinking and driving. A person can also be charged with DUI based on marijuana, illegal drugs, prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, or a combination of substances that allegedly affect their ability to drive safely. That […]
How Assault Becomes A Felony In Tennessee
A lot of people are surprised to learn that an assault charge in Tennessee does not always stay a misdemeanor. In some cases, what sounds like a simple fight or argument can be charged as a felony. That usually happens because of the specific facts prosecutors believe they can prove. They may claim that someone […]
Charged with a Crime in Tennessee? Avoid These 5 Mistakes
After an arrest in Tennessee, what you do next can matter almost as much as what happened before the arrest. Many people unintentionally hurt their criminal case because they are scared, overwhelmed, or simply trying to fix the situation quickly. They may talk to police in hopes of clearing things up, post about the case […]
Robbery, Burglary, and Theft in Tennessee: What’s the Difference?
People often use the words robbery, burglary, and theft as if they mean the same thing. Under Tennessee law, however, these are separate criminal charges with different legal elements, different penalties, and different defense strategies. At the simplest level, theft usually involves taking or controlling someone else’s property without effective consent and with the intent […]
5 Things To Never Do During A DUI Traffic Stop In Tennessee
Most people are not prepared for how quickly a routine traffic stop can turn into a DUI investigation. One moment, the officer is asking for your license and registration. Next, you are being asked where you came from, whether you have been drinking, whether you will step out of the car, whether you will perform […]
Should You Talk To A Detective?
Getting a call from a detective can catch anyone off guard. The conversation may start casually, but the situation is serious. Whether the detective says they are “just trying to understand what happened” or wants to “ask a few quick questions,” you should assume the conversation could affect both your livelihood and future. Many people […]
How Likely Is Jail For A DUI 1st Offense In Tennessee?
For many people, a DUI arrest is their first experience with the criminal justice system, and the possibility of spending time in jail can be frightening. After the handcuffs, booking, bond paperwork, and first court date, one question tends to rise above everything else: will I go to jail for a first DUI offense in […]
