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January 01, 2024

New DUI Law Alert–Ignition Interlock Device Update

The Tennessee Legislature passed several new laws that are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2024. Very few of …

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August 28, 2019

Labor Day Weekend 2019: Sobriety Checkpoints Planned for East Tennessee

Drivers in East Tennessee need to be mindful during the upcoming Labor Day Weekend while driving to the lake for …

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July 03, 2019

Don’t Drink and Scoot

On July 1, 2019, several new laws and modifications of current Tennessee DUI laws were implemented. The first we will …

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August 27, 2018

Tennessee Highway Patrol Planned Checkpoint For Labor Day 2018

Motorists in Knoxville need to be mindful during the upcoming Labor Day Weekend while driving to the lake or local …

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June 06, 2016

Increased Jail Time for Some DUI Offenders in Tennessee

Beginning in July 2016, drunk drivers who have prior DUI convictions will face more severe penalties.[1] The Tennessee General Assembly …

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January 25, 2013

Revoked License Reporting Error

In accordance with a Tennessee state law that was passed in 2011, the Knox County government provided the Tennessee Department of Safety with …

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January 17, 2013

Will I be able to rent a car after a DUI conviction?

Many people are unaware of the many collateral consequences of a DUI conviction. One generally understood consequence of a conviction …

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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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October 02, 2012

DUI: Misdemeanor or Felony?

A First Offense DUI in Tennessee is always a Misdemeanor (sentence of less than 1 year in jail) if no …

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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, …

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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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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, …

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September 29, 2011

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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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …