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...
Recently, we discussed limited circumstances when police aren’t required to have a warrant to search a person’s property without their permission. If the police arrive at your home with a warrant, it’s crucial to make sure that it’s valid before letting them in....
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...
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 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...
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...
Most people recognize that directly possessing drugs is a risky choice. If police officers pat someone down and find drugs in their pockets, that person is likely to face arrest and prosecution. It is, therefore, common practice for people to try to hide or secure...
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,...
Tennessee's Stand Your Ground law has profound implications, particularly when invoked as a defense in murder cases. The ability to claim self-defense under the Stand Your Ground law can mean the difference between conviction and acquittal for those accused of murder....
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...
