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January 08, 2024

New DUI Law Alert–Work Release Requirement Update

The Tennessee Legislature passed several new laws that are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2024. The second DUI related …

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November 13, 2018

THP set to combat distracted drivers with “Operation Incognito”

Drivers on the roads throughout Tennessee who are preparing for the Holiday Season need to be mindful as the Tennessee …

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April 08, 2013

All lawyers were not created equal — Hiring a Tennessee DUI Lawyer

Choosing the right Tennessee DUI lawyer is a critical decision that must be taken seriously. A Driving Under the Influence …

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April 03, 2013

Impact of Out of State Convictions in Tennessee

The internet and electronic record keeping has led to the end of a time when what “happened in Vegas, stayed …

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October 26, 2012

Could I be charged after the fact if my friend got a DUI in my car in which I was a passenger?

Law enforcement officers investigating a potential crime make important decisions about who to arrest. At the scene of a suspected …

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October 13, 2012

DUI Vehicle Forfeiture: What you should know if you receive a “Notice of Seizure”

The Tennessee Department of Safety, through law enforcement officers, may seize the vehicle of anyone suspected of multiple DUIs. A …

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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 …

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March 06, 2012

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …