Frequently Asked Questions Ignition Interlock Device Tennessee Driver's License Tennessee DUI Laws July 13, 2012 The New Implied Consent Violation Restricted Driver’s License As discussed in a prior post, The Implied Consent Violation Restricted Driver’s License, we are often asked: Can a motorist, … Read More
Chemical (Blood Chemical Tests DUI Penalties Frequently Asked Questions Tennessee DUI Chemical Tests Tennessee DUI Consequences Tennessee DUI Information Tennessee DUI Laws Tennessee DUI Penalties June 13, 2012 Tennessee Laws Get Tougher At least two Tennessee laws have made it more difficult to defend persons accused of driving under the influence and, … Read More
Court Procedures Criminal Record Expungement Frequently Asked Questions Hiring a Tennessee DUI Attorney Legal Rights Tennessee DUI Information Tennessee DUI News Uncategorized May 24, 2012 You May Be Eligible to Have Your Tennessee Criminal Conviction Erased Under a new Tennessee law, signed by Governor Haslam on May 21, 2012, individuals with a Tennessee criminal conviction may … Read More
Chemical (Blood Chemical Tests Tennessee DUI Chemical Tests Tennessee DUI Laws Tennessee DUI News April 12, 2012 Your blood can now be taken by someone not certified to do so. In his March 7, 2012 post, Steve Oberman posed the question, “Would you want your blood taken by someone not … Read More
Podcasts March 26, 2012 Consequences of a TN DUI Conviction – Part 2 In this week’s podcast, host and Knoxville DUI attorney Steve Oberman presents Part 2 of a podcast series explaining some … Read More
Chemical (Blood Chemical Tests Frequently Asked Questions Legal Rights Tennessee DUI Chemical Tests Tennessee DUI Information Tennessee DUI Laws Tennessee DUI News March 07, 2012 Would you want your blood taken by someone not certified to do so? In 2012 Senate Bill 2787, Senator Brian Kelsey, a Republican from Germantown (part of Shelby County), has sponsored a bill … Read More
Hiring a Tennessee DUI Attorney Tennessee Driver's License Tennessee DUI Checkpoints Tennessee DUI Information Tennessee DUI News Uncategorized March 06, 2012 Spring 2012 Sobriety and Safety Checkpoints In Knox County The Tennessee Highway Patrol has announced plans to conduct at least six checkpoints over the next two months, from March … Read More
Court Procedures DUI First Offense Penalties DUI Fourth Offense DUI Penalties DUI Second Offense DUI Third Offense Frequently Asked Questions Hiring a Tennessee DUI Attorney Legal Rights Tennessee DUI Consequences Tennessee DUI Information Tennessee DUI Laws Tennessee DUI Penalties How long can a person go to jail for a Tennessee DUI? The number of prior DUI convictions in a defendant’s past significantly affects the amount of jail time a defendant may … Read More
Breath Chemical (Blood Chemical Tests Court Procedures Frequently Asked Questions Hiring a Tennessee DUI Attorney Tennessee DUI Chemical Tests Tennessee DUI Information February 29, 2012 Is it possible to fight a blood or breath test in a DUI case? A Tennessee DUI lawyer should never take a chemical or breath test at face value. Different testing procedures are used … Read More
Court Procedures DUI Penalties Frequently Asked Questions Hiring a Tennessee DUI Attorney Tennessee DUI Information Tennessee DUI Laws February 22, 2012 What if a person accidentally misses a court date for a Tennessee DUI? Court dates should always be a defendant’s highest priority, aside from urgent family emergencies. If a person expects to miss … Read More
Tennessee Driver's License February 14, 2012 Restricted License Form for Tennessee DUI If convicted of a Tennessee DUI offense, or a similar crime in another state, a Tennessee licensee may be eligible … Read More
Tennessee Driver's License December 30, 2011 West Knoxville Driver Service Center Changing The Tennessee Department of Safety Driver Service Center in West Knoxville, located at 430 Montbrook Lane, is no longer a … Read More
DUI Penalties Frequently Asked Questions Podcasts Tennessee DUI Consequences November 21, 2011 Consequences of a TN DUI Conviction – Part 1 Citizens charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Tennessee often understand the Tennessee DUI penalties, such as large fines, … Read More
Court Procedures DUI Penalties DUI Second Offense Frequently Asked Questions Hiring a Tennessee DUI Attorney Tennessee DUI Information Tennessee DUI Laws September 29, 2011 Can A Prior Out-Of-State Conviction Be Used Against You? If my prior DUI conviction was in another state, can it be used in Tennessee to charge me with a … Read More
Court Procedures DUI First Offense Penalties DUI Fourth Offense DUI Penalties DUI Second Offense DUI Third Offense Frequently Asked Questions Tennessee DUI Consequences Tennessee DUI Information Tennessee DUI News Tennessee DUI Penalties Uncategorized Expungement of a Tennessee DUI Can a Tennessee DUI conviction be expunged from my criminal record? If you are convicted of a Tennessee DUI offense, … Read More
Frequently Asked Questions Ignition Interlock Device Tennessee Driver's License August 25, 2011 The Implied Consent Violation Restricted Driver’s License Most motorists who have violated the Tennessee Implied Consent law by refusing to submit to a blood, breath or urine … Read More
DUI First Offense Penalties DUI Fourth Offense DUI Penalties DUI Second Offense DUI Third Offense Frequently Asked Questions Tennessee DUI Consequences Tennessee DUI Penalties August 23, 2011 The Overlooked Costs of a Tennessee DUI Charge Most people do not recognize the varied costs associated with a DUI charge. Although the exact cost is difficult to … Read More
DUI Penalties Frequently Asked Questions Tennessee DUI Consequences July 25, 2011 Automobile Insurance After a DUI Arrest How will a DUI conviction affect my automobile insurance? Once convicted of a DUI, your insurance rates will likely increase … Read More
Podcasts June 27, 2011 Tennessee Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Laws Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers across the state are kicking off “Operation Dry Water,” part of a nationwide crackdown on … Read More
Frequently Asked Questions Legal Rights Uncategorized June 13, 2011 Miranda Rights and Driving Under the Influence (DUI) On the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark opinion Miranda v. Arizona, I thought it would be appropriate to address … Read More
Podcasts The Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Field Sobriety Test (HGN) Have you ever seen a law enforcement officer examining the eyes of a motorist along the roadside or on television? … Read More
Uncategorized June 10, 2011 Tennessee Identification License (ID Only) Individuals with certain Tennessee DUI convictions who are not eligible for a Tennessee Restricted Driver’s License, often question how they … Read More
Podcasts June 02, 2011 The One Leg Stand Field Sobriety Test Have you driven by a police officer watching someone balancing on one leg on the side of the road? Then … Read More
Tennessee Driver's License Tennessee Traffic Violations May 16, 2011 Tennessee Driver’s License Information At the Oberman & Rice law firm we often receive inquiries about Tennessee driver’s licenses. Two of the most common … Read More
Podcasts May 08, 2011 The Walk and Turn Field Sobriety Test Every day, law enforcement officers must decide whether to arrest a suspect for DUI. They have to determine whether the … Read More
Court Procedures Podcasts April 13, 2011 Tennessee Criminal Justice System The criminal justice system can be confusing and overwhelming to those who are not familiar with the procedures. In this … Read More
Podcasts March 31, 2011 The History of Field Sobriety Tests You see them on TV, you may even see people attempting them on the side of the road. Comedians call … Read More
DUI Fourth Offense DUI Penalties DUI Second Offense DUI Third Offense Frequently Asked Questions Tennessee DUI Consequences Tennessee DUI Laws Tennessee DUI Penalties March 20, 2011 When Will Your Prior DUI Conviction Be Used Against You? Understanding when and if a prior conviction for Driving Under the Influence can be used against you to increase the … Read More
Frequently Asked Questions Ignition Interlock Device Tennessee DUI Information March 16, 2011 Knoxville, TN Ignition Interlock Device Coupon (Free Installation) As discussed in previous blog posts, New TN Ignition Interlock Device Laws–Part 1, New TN Ignition Interlock Device Laws–Part 2, … Read More
Tennessee Driver's License A “Facelift” for Tennessee Driver Licenses Beginning March 16, 2011 driver’s licenses issued by the State of Tennessee Department of Safety will have a new look! … Read More
Frequently Asked Questions Tennessee Driver's License Tennessee DUI Consequences March 15, 2011 Driver’s License Reinstatement Following DUI Conviction One consequence of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and related convictions, such as Implied Consent Violation, is the loss of … Read More
Podcasts March 11, 2011 Using Bail To Get Out of Jail In this week’s podcast, Using Bail To Get Out of Jail, Steve Oberman explains the process for getting out of … Read More
Podcasts February 23, 2011 Defining “Under the Influence” and “Drunk Driving” Tennessee law prohibits a motorist from driving “under the influence” as explained in Tennessee Code Annotated § 55-10-401. What most … Read More
Podcasts February 03, 2011 How Many People Drive Under the Influence Each Year? The Oberman & Rice Law Firm is pleased to announce the creation of The DUI Law Podcast. The DUI Law … Read More
Ignition Interlock Device Tennessee DUI Laws January 29, 2011 New TN Ignition Interlock Device Laws–Part 3 Part 3: Discretionary Tennessee Ignition Interlock Device In addition to the mandatory ignition interlock device (IID) requirements for certain DUI … Read More
Ignition Interlock Device Tennessee DUI Laws January 26, 2011 New TN Ignition Interlock Device Laws — Part 2 Part 2: Mandatory Tennessee Ignition Interlock Device Requirement For Offenders With Prior DUI Convictions A person convicted of Tennessee DUI, … Read More
Ignition Interlock Device Tennessee DUI Laws January 24, 2011 New TN Ignition Interlock Device Laws–Part 1 Over the next several weeks, Tennessee DUI Center will be highlighting information about the new laws applicable to Tennessee DUI … Read More
Court Procedures Frequently Asked Questions December 17, 2010 Tennessee District Attorney General – Description of Duties The citizens of Tennessee often become upset at their District Attorney General for either prosecuting a case they don’t believe … Read More
Tennessee DUI Information Tennessee DUI News December 13, 2010 In an Average Year 30 Million Americans Drive Drunk – 10 Million Drive Impaired by Illicit Drugs On Dec. 9 2010, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the US government (SAMHSA) indicated that on … Read More
DUI Penalties Tennessee DUI Laws Tennessee DUI Penalties November 08, 2010 As of July 1, 2010, a DUI Conviction Costs You More Among the new and updated DUI/DWI-related laws generated from the Tennessee 106th General Assembly (2010) is the requirement that each … Read More
Tennessee DUI Laws Tennessee DUI News Tennessee DUI Penalties November 02, 2010 Can Your Prior DUI Conviction Be Used Against You? If you have been arrested for DUI/DWI in Tennessee, how do you know if a prior DUI or DWI conviction … Read More
DUI Penalties Hiring a Tennessee DUI Attorney October 01, 2010 DUI Consequences for College Students After earning an undergraduate degree and completing coursework for a master’s degree in social work, Suzanne Glen learned a final … Read More
Uncategorized July 22, 2010 The Court Reporter: The Unsung Hero The following entry was authored by guest contributor Nicky Uribe, a 3L law student at The University of Tennessee College … Read More
Uncategorized July 21, 2010 Vanilla Extract: Not Just For Baking Anymore? The following entry was authored by guest contributor Nicky Uribe, a 3L law student at The University of Tennessee College … Read More
Uncategorized July 20, 2010 Flashing Ads: Proposed Digital License Plates The following entry was authored by guest contributor Nicky Uribe, a 3L law student at The University of Tennessee College … Read More
Uncategorized June 20, 2010 Where Does the Chemical Test Fee Go? Most would assume that any money collected from Tennessee criminal defendants required to pay a blood alcohol or drug concentration … Read More
Chemical Tests June 19, 2010 DUI Convictions & Breath Tests: A Love Affair Gone Wrong? On June 10, 2010 The Washington Post reported that nearly 400 drunk-driving convictions in Washington D.C. were based on flawed … Read More
Chemical Tests Tennessee DUI Consequences June 18, 2010 Taking a Chemical Test May Cost You $250 Tennessee law currently mandates a $100.00 fee be assessed to any person who submits to a breath, blood or urine … Read More
DUI First Offense Penalties Frequently Asked Questions Hiring a Tennessee DUI Attorney Tennessee DUI Penalties April 13, 2010 Are Reductions Routine in 1st Offense DUI Cases? Most new clients we meet have the incorrect preconceived notion that as long as they have never been in trouble … Read More
Uncategorized February 28, 2010 You don’t have to be over the legal limit of .08% to be convicted of DUI Most people erroneously believe that one can’t be convicted of DUI if one registers below .08% blood alcohol level. Recently, … Read More
DUI Penalties Tennessee DUI Consequences February 02, 2010 Have a DUI conviction? Read this before traveling to the 2010 Winter Olympics! When a person is convicted of or pleads guilty to the offense of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Tennessee, the … Read More
Tennessee DUI Chemical Tests Tennessee DUI Information Uncategorized February 01, 2010 You don’t have to be over the legal limit of .08% to be convicted of DUI Most people erroneously believe that one can’t be convicted of DUI if one registers below .08% blood alcohol level. Recently, … Read More
DUI Penalties Tennessee DUI Consequences January 08, 2010 No Recovery for DUI Accident Injury New Jersey has taken the collateral consequences of a drunk driving conviction to a new level. Consider, for a moment, … Read More
Tennessee DUI Checkpoints Tennessee Traffic Violations December 21, 2009 Tennessee DUI Roadblocks This Holiday Season ‘Tis the season for holiday parties and New Year’s celebrations. Alcohol consumption is often an integral part of these celebrations. … Read More
DUI Penalties Tennessee DUI Consequences Tennessee DUI Penalties November 19, 2009 Tennessee Licensees Should Beware of Out of State Convictions Anytime a Tennessee resident is charged with a crime in another state, it is wise to consult with a Tennessee … Read More
Court Procedures Frequently Asked Questions Hiring a Tennessee DUI Attorney Tennessee DUI Consequences Tennessee DUI Penalties November 18, 2009 DUI Charge Reduced to Reckless Driving We are often asked by clients charged with the offense of Driving Under the Influence of an Intoxicant (DUI, DWI, … Read More
Frequently Asked Questions Tennessee DUI Consequences Tennessee Traffic Violations November 17, 2009 Health Care Professionals and Traffic Arrests When a doctor or other health care professional is arrested for a traffic violation, she may need two attorneys. One … Read More
Legal Rights Tennessee DUI Information Tennessee DUI News November 03, 2009 Exercise your Right to Remain Silent Yesterday we addressed one category of DUI anomalies–driving unusual vehicles under the influence–but today we address a different type of … Read More
Tennessee DUI Consequences Tennessee DUI Information Tennessee DUI News November 02, 2009 Can You Get a Tennessee DUI on a Motorized La-Z-Boy? Recent headlines have read: “DWI in a La-Z-Boy” “Man Charged with Drunk Driving on a Bar Stool” “Man Arrested For … Read More
DUI Uncategorized Can You Get a Tennessee DUI on a Motorized La-Z-Boy? Recent headlines have read: “DWI in a La-Z-Boy” “Man Charged with Drunk Driving on a Bar Stool” “Man Arrested For … Read More
DUI Penalties Frequently Asked Questions Tennessee DUI Consequences Tennessee DUI Information Tennessee DUI News Tennessee DUI Penalties August 27, 2009 Tennessee DUI Laws on “Let’s Talk Law with Steve Oberman & Sara Compher-Rice” Tune in to WNOX-FM 100.3 NewsTalk 100 this Sunday, August 30, 2009, when Steve and Sara will be discussing the … Read More
Frequently Asked Questions Hiring a Tennessee DUI Attorney Uncategorized August 17, 2009 Tips for Selecting and Working with a DUI Lawyer Unfortunately most people charged with a Tennessee DUI offense do not realize that the selection of his or her lawyer … Read More
Tennessee Traffic Violations August 03, 2009 Is Big Brother Watching? Do you think the government has expanded its law enforcement surveillance too far? Many jurisdictions across the country are now … Read More
Frequently Asked Questions Tennessee DUI Information Tennessee DUI News July 02, 2009 Boating Under the Influence (BUI) in Tennessee “TWRA wants boaters to recognize the effects and consequences of alcohol use while boating. In a boat on the water, … Read More
Frequently Asked Questions Tennessee DUI Information Tennessee DUI News 4th of July Tennessee Sobriety Checkpoints (DUI Roadblocks) The Tennessee Highway Patrol has announced plans to conduct sobriety (DUI) checkpoints over the holiday weekend from Thursday night to … Read More
DUI Penalties Tennessee DUI Chemical Tests June 22, 2009 Your Right to Refuse a Breath Test or Blood Test Has Changed! It is fairly common knowledge that Tennessee citizens have long had the statutory right to refuse an officer’s request to … Read More
DUI Penalties Frequently Asked Questions Tennessee DUI Consequences Tennessee DUI Penalties June 01, 2009 Does a “designated driver” owe a legal duty to aid or protect intoxicated passengers? This question came before the Tennessee Supreme Court in 2008. In this case, Downs ex rel. Downs v. Bush, 263 … Read More
DUI Penalties Tennessee DUI Consequences April 06, 2009 Want to work for Donald Trump? Not if you’ve been convicted of DUI. This season of NBC’s The Celebrity Apprentice highlights one of the most overlooked consequences of a Tennessee DUI arrest and … Read More
Hiring a Tennessee DUI Attorney Uncategorized March 31, 2009 How to Research Your Potential Tennessee DUI Lawyer When choosing a Tennessee attorney to handle your DUI charge, you should be certain to research your potential lawyer. Because … Read More
Frequently Asked Questions March 17, 2009 Have a Happy and Safe St. Patrick’s Day Saint Patrick’s Day is often associated with the consumption of alcoholic beverages. If you are celebrating this holiday in such … Read More
Hiring a Tennessee DUI Attorney March 01, 2009 How Important Is Your Tennessee DUI Case? A successful result to your DUI charge requires a high level of commitment on the part of both you and … Read More
Court Procedures Uncategorized February 06, 2009 What happens at the arraignment for my Tennessee DUI charge? In Tennessee, an arraignment, often referred to as an “initial appearance,” is conducted by a magistrate or judge. The … Read More
Tennessee DUI Penalties Uncategorized January 26, 2009 Can My Tennessee DUI Conviction be Erased from My Record? Tennessee law allows for a charge to be expunged, or erased, from one's record only if the charge has been … Read More
Hiring a Tennessee DUI Attorney Uncategorized January 07, 2009 A Flood of Mail Following Tennessee DUI Arrest A common complaint heard from clients is that after their DUI arrest in Knoxville, TN, they receive a barrage of … Read More
Hiring a Tennessee DUI Attorney January 06, 2009 Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Mo — Hiring a TN DUI Attorney Hiring a Knoxville, TN DUI Attorney (or a Tennessee DUI lawyer in the jurisdiction in which you were arrested) is one … Read More
Hiring a Tennessee DUI Attorney January 05, 2009 When should I hire a Tennessee DUI attorney? "How soon after my arrest should I hire a Tennessee DUI attorney?" This is a common question following an arrest … Read More