Video: Drug DUI vs. Alcohol DUI in Tennessee: What’s The Difference?
Video: Drug DUI vs. Alcohol DUI in Tennessee: What’s The Difference? https://youtu.be/TUrxdz4Kvcs Video Summary Drug-based DUI cases are not just alcohol DUI cases with a different substance involved. In this video, we explain how Tennessee handles DUIs involving marijuana, prescription medications, illegal drugs, and other substances, and why these cases often require a closer look […]
Video: How Assault Becomes A Felony In Tennessee
How Assault Becomes A Felony In Tennessee https://youtu.be/h007n2rPrVg Video Summary In this episode, we explain how assault charges can become felonies in Tennessee. We discuss aggravated assault, serious bodily injury, deadly weapons, strangulation allegations, domestic assault, special victims and locations, and the penalties a person may face if convicted. We also cover why the facts […]
Video: Robbery, Burglary, and Theft in Tennessee: What’s the Difference?
Robbery, Burglary, and Theft in Tennessee: What’s the Difference? https://youtu.be/9SpTdDkrrFA Video Summary Robbery, burglary, and theft are often used interchangeably, but under Tennessee law, they are very different charges. In this episode, Barnes & Fersten breaks down what separates these offenses, why the differences matter, and how robbery or burglary allegations may be challenged in […]
Video: 5 Things To Never Do During A DUI Traffic Stop In Tennessee
5 Things To Never Do During A DUI Traffic Stop In Tennessee https://youtu.be/x1Hxnj4EF9I Video Summary What should you not do if you are pulled over for suspected DUI? In this video, the attorneys at Barnes & Fersten discuss five common mistakes people make during a DUI traffic stop in Tennessee. They explain how statements and […]
Video: Should You Talk To A Detective?
Should You Talk To A Detective? https://youtu.be/u8jISqGQ_7s Video Summary Talking to a detective without a lawyer can be risky, even if you believe you have nothing to hide. In this video, our attorneys explain how your words may be used in a criminal investigation, why law enforcement may ask for an interview, and what to […]
Video: How Likely Is Jail For A DUI 1st Offense In Tennessee?
How Likely Is Jail For A DUI 1st Offense In Tennessee? https://youtu.be/-I5AnXodhzE Video Summary A first-offense DUI in Tennessee can involve mandatory jail time if there is a conviction, but the outcome depends on the facts of the case. In this video, our attorneys explain potential penalties, factors that can increase jail exposure, and how […]
Video: How To Beat A Simple Possession Charge In Tennessee
How To Beat A Simple Possession Charge In Tennessee https://youtu.be/fHxnwqvR5Uw Video Summary A simple possession charge in Tennessee can have lasting consequences if it is not handled properly. In this video, our attorneys explain what happens after a simple possession arrest, how drug evidence may be challenged, and what options may help avoid a permanent […]
Video: Can Police Pull You Over For No Reason In Tennessee?
Can Police Pull You Over For No Reason In Tennessee? Video Summary Police generally need reasonable suspicion to pull you over in Tennessee. In this video, our attorneys explain what makes a traffic stop lawful, when a stop may violate your rights, and why the legality of the stop can be important in DUI and […]
Video: Is the Smell of Marijuana Probable Cause To Search a Vehicle in Tennessee?
Is the Smell of Marijuana Probable Cause To Search a Vehicle in Tennessee? https://youtu.be/W4dbp-b72Ps Video Summary The smell of marijuana does not always give police automatic authority to search a vehicle in Tennessee. In this video, our attorneys explain how marijuana odor can affect probable cause during a traffic stop, what officers may or may […]
Video: Can Police Search Your Vehicle After A DUI Arrest In Tennessee?
Can Police Search Your Vehicle After A DUI Arrest In Tennessee? https://youtu.be/6K89DXzKy_E Video Summary Police may search a vehicle after a DUI arrest in Tennessee under certain circumstances, including an inventory search. In this video, our attorneys explain when a vehicle search may be legal, what inventory searches involve, and how Fourth Amendment issues can […]
