How Police Observations Can Impact a DUI Case in Tennessee

Video Summary

Can police watch someone appear intoxicated, let them get behind the wheel, and then wait for the situation to escalate into a potential DUI before intervening? In this episode, we discuss how the timing of police observations and intervention can impact a Tennessee DUI case, and why the circumstances leading up to the stop may matter just as much as what happens after the blue lights come on.

Facing a DUI Charge in Tennessee?

The circumstances leading up to a DUI stop can be just as important as what happens afterward. If an officer observed signs of intoxication before you drove, the timing and basis of the eventual stop may deserve a closer look.

Barnes & Fersten represents clients facing DUI charges in Knoxville and throughout East Tennessee. Contact our team by calling 865-805-5703 or by filling out our contact form to discuss the facts of your case and learn what defenses may be available.

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