Drug and alcohol education is typical in school districts across the nation. Therefore, by the time most teens get their driver’s license, they understand the dangers associated with drinking and driving.Unfortunately, knowledge alone is not always enough to...
Drunk Driving
Why is drinking and driving so dangerous?
Most people understand that drunk driving is illegal. Although you know alcohol can affect some of your actions, it may be difficult to tell how many drinks will affect your driving.You might think it is safe to slide into the driver’s seat after celebrating a...
How can I challenge a DUI charge in Tennessee?
A driving under the influence (DUI) conviction can be quite serious. Even a first-time offense comes with significant penalties, including a minimum of 48 hours in jail, a one-year license revocation, participation in an alcohol treatment program, a fine of...
How can a Medical Condition factor into your recent DUI accusation?
Whether you always enjoyed keggers or don't like drinking beer at all, you probably understand the seriousness of a driving under intoxication (DUI) charge. And if the police have ever pulled you over after just one drink, you know how scary it can be to see those...
Drunk driving isn’t limited to motorized vehicles
As an experienced driver, you probably do not think about potential safety risks as you shift your car into gear. Confident in your capabilities, you might not consider what is going on with other people around you.However, deputies recently arrested a Tennessee man...
How can you get a DUI if you’re not even drunk?
Tennessee's Highway Patrol routinely cracks down on drunk driving around the holidays. Usually, this means that officers field sobriety checkpoints and pay extra attention to suspicious driving. But this extra attention can sometimes lead officers to make DUI arrests...
How drunk is Independence Day?
It is common for people to consume alcohol on holidays; even if you do not drink, you could experience the after-effects of those who do.Although people tend to drink more on holidays than on average days, alcohol consumption tends to vary by holiday. Keeping that in...
Tennessee LEOs plan June sobriety checkpoints
Before going to happy hour with your friends, you are likely aware of the dangers of drinking and driving. But no matter how careful you are, in some situations, it is possible that you could overestimate your ability to handle your alcohol.Sometimes your driving may...
Will technology prohibit you from driving?
Driving under the influence of alcohol is extremely dangerous since you put yourself and countless others at risk. And those who already faced the consequences of a drunk driving conviction probably understand the risks you take by getting behind the wheel after...
Man’s holiday agenda may now include making drunk driving defense
No one wants to have to handle serious challenges during the holiday season. However, it is not unusual for individuals to face many difficulties during this time. Some parties may even have to contend with criminal charges if police officers accuse them of drunk...