What Happens If I Get A DUI While Visiting TN? (video)
Leading Murfreesboro criminal defense attorney David Clarke discusses Tennessee DUI laws and penalties for visitors. Clarke Law Firm has many years of experience defending their clients in Tennessee against DUI charges and other offenses. Transcript: ” Even though they’re from other states, Tennessee DUI laws are going to apply. They’re going to have to come […]
Tennessee DUI Statistics
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a severe offense in Tennessee, as it is across the United States. The consequences of drunk driving are not just limited to legal repercussions but often result in tragic accidents, life-changing injuries, and loss of life. As part of our efforts to raise awareness, the team at Clarke Law […]
Losing Your Driver’s License Because of a DUI
Losing your driver’s license in Tennessee due to a conviction for DUI (Driving Under the Influence) can lead to a cascade of problems that affect various aspects of your life such as getting to your job or picking up your kids from school. Losing your driver’s license, or more specifically losing the privilege to legally […]
Could I Be Impaired Driving Under Tennessee Law
Impaired driving under Tennessee law is the crime of driving a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol and/or drugs, including those prescribed by physicians. Impaired driving, driving while intoxicated (DWI), or drunk driving are all terms for the crime of Driving Under the Influence (DUI). It is a common but serious crime in Tennessee and […]
CAN MY DUI BE DISMISSED?
David Clarke, a leading Murfreesboro criminal defense lawyer, discusses if DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charges can be dismissed. With many years of experience defending his clients in Tennessee, he understands the concern a person who has been charged with a DUI in Tennessee has. He works vigorously to defend his clients but also with […]
Can I Get a DUI For Marijuana in Tennessee?
With the increasing acceptance and legalization of marijuana across the United States, it’s crucial to understand the legal implications of driving under the influence of cannabis. Tennessee, like many other states, has specific laws concerning impaired driving. You can get DUI for marijuana in Tennessee because Tennessee prohibits Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of any […]
Avoid the Chances of a DUI
It is important to avoid the chances of a DUI by making smart decisions. Because Driving under the Influence (DUI) is a serious crime in Tennessee, you want to have some strategies to safely enjoy your “partying.” DUI situations arise if you are not being careful about choices about drinking or other substance abuse and […]
Pulled Over for A DUI? Am I Required to Take Blood Test?
In Tennessee, the answer to this question in the past was “No,” with a few exceptions. However, as of January 1, 2012, a change in Tennessee law in regard to compelled chemical tests changes this answer. The new changes in the law expand those precious few exceptions to create more situations in which a police […]