Many people go to a bar with friends, have a few drinks and then drive home when the bar closes or the night wraps up. If they haven’t planned ahead and do not want to call a cab or rideshare vehicle, they may end up driving before their blood alcohol concentration...
DUI/DWI Defense
What are some defenses to a DUI charge?
If the police charge you with driving under the influence, you would be wise to spend time examining your defense options. While accepting the charge without a fight might seem the simplest option, you will face significant consequences for doing so. Here are a few...
Are you allowed to avoid a sobriety checkpoint?
Most drunk driving arrests happen when police observe evidence of impairment and pull over the car. For instance, they may see a driver straddling the centerline or driving without headlights at night. Once the officer makes the stop, they may smell alcohol or...
Driving under the influence with an expired license: A risky combination
Driving with an expired license is bad enough, but when you add alcohol to the mix, things can get messy. Let us explore the consequences of driving under the influence (DUI) with an expired license in Memphis, Tennessee. The Memphis situation In Memphis, if police...
Can police follow a suspected drunk driver into their home?
There have been cases throughout the country where people convicted for DUI and other drunk driving offenses after police followed them into their garages have appealed their convictions. The basis of their appeals was that their Fourth Amendment rights were...
Can you get a DUI while sleeping in your car?
You almost always get a ride or call a taxi when you’ve been drinking, working hard to avoid DUI charges. You know that it’s illegal to drive under the influence. You could face criminal charges if you’re impaired by alcohol, marijuana or other substances. However,...
What to do when a DUI becomes a vehicular homicide charge
Getting arrested for a driving under the influence (DUI) offense can be a humbling experience. Some people get pulled over by police officers because of how they drive. Others get arrested at the scene of a collision. Chemical testing after car crashes is relatively...
What does field sobriety testing usually involve?
When police officers suspect someone of alcohol impairment, they need to gather evidence. The prosecutor needs proof beyond a reasonable doubt that someone had impaired ability or was over the legal limit for their blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Video footage from...
Tennessee’s approach to drugged driving
Driving under the influence of drugs, often called "drugged driving," is a serious offense in Tennessee. The state has strict laws to keep roads safe and prevent accidents caused by impaired drivers. Definition of drugged driving Drugged driving in Tennessee refers to...
Can you refuse a BAC test?
Your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a measurement of the total amount of alcohol in your blood at any given time. The law has established that the legal limit is a BAC of 0.08%. If you are over this limit, then they can assume that you were impaired by the...